Name one of the following rocks used for making talcum powder

1

(a)

Marble

(b)

Sand

(c)

Clay

(d)

Soap stone

Why is India a vast country in terms of landforms?

1

(a)

Due to varied landforms

(b)

Due to uniform landforms

(c)

Due to undulating landforms

(d)

Due to plant landforms

A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as

1

(a)

Coast

(b)

Island

(c)

Peninsula

(d)

none of the above

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

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

Why is the northernmost mountain range of the Himalayan mountains called 'Himadri'?

1

(a)

Due to perpetual snowfall/covered

(b)

Due to excessive rainfall

(c)

Due to remaining dry throughout the year

(d)

Due to covered with storms

Which of the following is the river of the Indian desert?

1

(a)

Ganga

(b)

Indus

(c)

Krishna

(d)

Luni

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)

Distinguish between Central Highlands and Highlands and Deccan Plateau on the basis of rivers that flow and hill ranges.

4

(a)

Describe the Indian Desert.

4

(a)

Eastern Coastal Plains are more fertile because. Give reasons.

4

(a)

The diverse physical features of the land immense future possibilities of development.

4

(a)

Write short notes on the following The Indian Desert

4

(a)

Where lies the Himachal or lesser Himalayan range?

4

(a)

Name important sub-range of the Himachal Range.

4

(a)

Which valleys are situated in the sub-range of Himachal Range?

4

(a)

Name the ancient super continent.

4

(a)