Name one of the following rocks used for making talcum powder

1

(a)

Marble

(b)

Sand

(c)

Clay

(d)

Soap stone

The western coastal strip, south of Goa is referred to as

1

(a)

Coromandel

(b)

Konkan

(c)

Kannad

(d)

Northern Circar

The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is

1

(a)

Anai Mudi

(b)

Kanchenjunga

(c)

Mahendragiri

(d)

Khasi

Which of the following theories is most plausible theories in explaining the formation of the earth?

1

(a)

Theory of stardust

(b)

Theory of Nebula

(c)

Theory of plate tectonics

(d)

Theory of continental drift

What does movement of plates result in?

1

(a)

Folding

(b)

Faulting

(c)

Volcanic activity

(d)

All of these three

Name the huge ancient landmass which consisted of India, Australia, Africa and South America and Antarctica as one single landmass

1

(a)

Angara Land

(b)

Canadian Shield

(c)

Gondwana Land

(d)

Tethys Sea

Which is the northern most range of the Himalayas?

1

(a)

Himadri

(b)

Himachal

(c)

Shiwalk

(d)

Purvanchal

How have northern plains been formed?

1

(a)

By the interplay of three river system-Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra

(b)

By the interplay of two river systems -Narmada and Tapi

(c)

By the interplay of two river system-Godawari and Krishna

(d)

By the interplay of all these river systems

__________ plateaus lies in the south of river Narmada

1

(a)

Deccan Plateau

(b)

Chhota Nagpur Plateau

(c)

Malwa Plateau

(d)

Central Plateau

Which of the islands has a bird sanctuary?

1

(a)

Nicobar island

(b)

Pitti island

(c)

Barren Island

(d)

Diu island

Describe the formation of the Peninsular plateau. Write any four of its distinct features.

4

(a)

Explain any three features of Decan Plateau.

4

(a)

What are tectonic plates?

4

(a)

Distinguish between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

4

(a)

Write a note on corals.

4

(a)

Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular Plateau.

4

(a)

Differentiate between Lakshadweep Island and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

4

(a)

How long are east-west distances covered by the Himalayas?

4

(a)

Name the Himalayan range lying between Himadri and Shiwalik

4

(a)

In which state Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are located?

4

(a)