Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#296] Which is the highest peak to the south of the Vindhyas?
Correct Answer

(C) Annaimudi

Explanation

Solution: Vindhyas separates North India from South India. South of Vindhyas it is Anaimudi in Anaimalai hills which is the highest peak of South India. Its elevation is about 2695m.

[#297] Consider the following mountain ranges: 1. Ladakh Range 2. Karakoram 3. Greater Himalayas 4. Zanskar Range What is the correct sequence of these from south to north?
Correct Answer

(A) 3, 4, 1, 2

Explanation

Solution: The correct sequence of these mountain ranges from south to north are Greater Himalayas, Zanskar Range, Ladakh Range and Karakoram.

[#298] Which statement is correct
Correct Answer

(A) Mahadev Mountains are in the west of Maikal Mountains

Explanation

Solution: Mahadeo hills are in Madhya Pradesh which lies on the west of Maikal Mountains located in Chhattisgarh. Both of these hills are a part of Satpura range.

[#299] Arrange the following ranges in order as they occur from north to south: I. Pir Panjal II. Karakoram III. Zanskar IV. Ladakh
Correct Answer

(A) II, IV, III, I

Explanation

Solution: The following ranges in order as they occur from north to south are Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal.

[#300] The northern plain of India is formed of ________.
Correct Answer

(C) Alluvial soil

Explanation

Solution: Northern plain of India are formed due to depositional action of Indus, Gangetic and Brahmaputra river systems. These are formed by alluvial soil which is further subdivided into Bangar (old alluvium) and Khadar (new
alluvium).