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Consider the following statements with regard to the coastal plains of India?
1. The Eastern Coast is an example of submerged plains and thus, it provides favourable conditions for development of natural ports.
2. The Western Coast is an example of emergent coastal plains, here the continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea which goes against the formation of natural ports and harbours.
3. No deltas are formed in the Western Coast as the rivers come splashing down from steep slopes.
4. Kayals are backwater lakes in the Malabar Coast which can be used for fishing, inland navigation and also recreational boat races.
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Important Questions on Physiography of India

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Consider the following pairs.

  Physiographic Description feature
1 Kayals  Backwaters on western coastal plains (Kerla backwaters)
2 Barchans Crescent-shaped sand dunes
3 Bhabar Region of old alluvium in the northern plains
4 Bagar Tract Sandy tract along the western border of Haryana and eastern border of Rajasthan

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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If X wants to travel by road from Agartala to visit and see backwaters of Ashtamudi Lake. What is the minimum number of states within India through which X can travel, excluding the origin and the destination?
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Formation of ravines is typical of an area prone to soil erosion. Arrange the following states in descending order of ravine affected area.
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Consider the following impacts in a situation of no Himalayas:

1. The Indian subcontinent would be marred by the cold Siberian winds.
2. The lndo-Gangetic plain would be devoid of lush green vegetation present on account of alluvial deposits.
3. North-western part of India would have experienced humid condition on account of westerly jet stream.

Which of the above statement/statements is/ are correct?

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Given below is a list of few of India's mountain passes. Which of them relates to the strategic Chumbi Valley?
1. Jelep la     
2. Bomdi la 
3. Nathu la
4. Dipher la
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Arrange the following mountain ranges from south to north:
1. Palkonda hills       2. Javadi hills
3. Nallamalai hills     4. Cardamom hills
5. Shevaroy hills
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When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
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Consider the following pairs:

Hills Region
1. Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast
2. Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast
3. Mahadeo Hills Central India
4. Mikir Hills North-East India

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?