MCQs – Northern Plains and Deccan Plateau (India)

1. : What river system dominates the Northern Plains of India?
(A) Ganges-Brahmaputra
(B) Yamuna-Sutlej
(C) Godavari-Krishna
(D) Narmada-Tapti

2. : Which of the following states is primarily located in the Northern Plains?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Karnataka

3. : The Northern Plains are known for their fertile alluvial soil. What makes this soil highly productive?
(A) Presence of volcanic minerals
(B) Frequent rainfall
(C) River deposition of sedimentary soil
(D) Abundance of organic matter

4. : Which river marks the eastern boundary of the Northern Plains and forms the delta region along with the Ganges?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Godavari
(C) Brahmaputra
(D) Mahanadi

5. : The Deccan Plateau is characterized by:
(A) Dense tropical rainforests
(B) Extensive alluvial plains
(C) Rolling hills and tablelands
(D) Vast sandy deserts

6. : Which river flows through the Deccan Plateau and forms the second-longest river in peninsular India?
(A) Godavari
(B) Krishna
(C) Tungabhadra
(D) Cauvery

7. : The Western Ghats form the western edge of the Deccan Plateau. What is their significance?
(A) They are a major industrial region.
(B) They influence the monsoon winds and cause orographic rainfall.
(C) They are a vast desert region.
(D) They are known for extensive coal deposits.

8. : Which state in South India is located predominantly on the Deccan Plateau?
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Karnataka
(D) Andhra Pradesh

9. : The Deccan Plateau is rich in minerals. Which of the following minerals is commonly found in this region?
(A) Coal
(B) Iron ore
(C) Petroleum
(D) Natural gas

10. : What is the term for the line that roughly separates the Northern Plains from the Deccan Plateau?
(A) Tropic of Cancer
(B) Vindhya Range
(C) Western Ghats
(D) Malabar Coast