Western Ghats
  • range along India's western coast; UNESCO World Heritage Site; rich biodiversity hotspot
  • mountain range in northern India; known for its deserts
  • coastal region famous for its beaches and resorts
  • plateau region with significant mineral resources
What does the word 'Himalaya' mean in Sanskrit?
  • Mountain of snow
  • Cold desert
  • Abode of snow
  • Home of glaciers
Which region is called the ‘Water Tower of Asia’?
  • Thar Desert
  • Aravalli Hills
  • Gangetic Plains
  • The Himalayas
Which of the following rivers originates from the Gangotri Glacier?
  • Yamuna
  • Ganga
  • Godavari
  • Narmada
The Thar Desert is mainly found in which Indian state?
  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Punjab
  • Madhya Pradesh
What type of landform is the Deccan Plateau?
  • Valley
  • Island
  • Peninsula
  • Plateau
Which of these rivers forms a delta on the East Coast of India?
  • Narmada
  • Tapti
  • Kaveri
  • Mahi
Why are the Aravalli Hills important to northwestern India?
  • They provide oil
  • They prevent desert expansion
  • They are home to glaciers
  • They are the highest mountain range
What is a unique characteristic of the Ladakh region?
  • Tropical rainforest
  • Cold desert
  • River delta
  • Coral islands
The islands of Lakshadweep are made primarily of:
  • Volcanoes
  • Coral
  • Basalt
  • Limestone
Which geographical region is known for heavy rainfall and living root bridges?
  • Andaman Islands
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Western Ghats
  • Meghalaya Hills
Which mountain range forms a natural barrier in the north of India?
  • Aravalli Hills
  • Himalayas
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Ghats
The Thar Desert is mainly located in which Indian state?
  • Kerala
  • Rajasthan
  • Maharashtra
  • West Bengal
Which river originates from Gaumukh in Uttarakhand?
  • Yamuna
  • Brahmaputra
  • Ganga
  • Godavari
The Western Ghats have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their rich:
  • Minerals
  • Biodiversity
  • Population
  • Urban Centres
Which one of the following is called a cold desert in India?
  • Thar Desert
  • Rann of Kutch
  • Ladakh
  • Sundarbans
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in which sea?
  • Arabian Sea
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Indian Ocean
  • Both b and c
Which of the following rivers flows westward into the Arabian Sea?
  • Godavari
  • Krishna
  • Narmada
  • Mahanadi
India is located in which part of Asia?
  • Western
  • Northern
  • Southern
  • Eastern
Which ocean lies to the south of India?
  • Atlantic
  • Pacific
  • Indian
  • Arctic
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