CBSE Class 7 Social Science Geographical Diversity of India (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. The Peninsular Plateau is bordered by:

A Himalayas B Rivers C Indo-Gangetic plains D Coastal plains

2. The Western coastal plain is:

A Deserted B Hilly C Broad D Narrow

3. The landmass of India is shaped like a:

A Square B Triangle C Rectangle D Circle

4. Gangetic Plains

A plains formed by Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra rivers; most densely populated region B a mountainous region in northern India C a desert area in western India D a coastal region along the Bay of Bengal

5. Deccan Plateau

A triangular plateau in peninsular India; bounded by Eastern and Western Ghats B a flat region in northern India C a coastal area in southern India D a mountain range in central India

6. Indo-Gangetic Plain

A A vast desert located in northern India B An alluvial plain stretching across northern India; formed by Himalayan river deposits C A mountain range in the Himalayas D A coastal region along the Bay of Bengal

7. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

A in Bay of Bengal; volcanic origin; southernmost territory of India B in Arabian Sea; coral origin; northernmost territory of India C in Bay of Bengal; sedimentary origin; easternmost territory of India D in Indian Ocean; volcanic origin; westernmost territory of India

8. Western Ghats

A range along India's western coast; UNESCO World Heritage Site; rich biodiversity hotspot B mountain range in northern India; known for its deserts C coastal region famous for its beaches and resorts D plateau region with significant mineral resources

9. Coastal Plains

A strips along Arabian Sea (west) and Bay of Bengal (east); fertile and densely populated B mountainous regions with sparse population C deserts with minimal vegetation D forested areas with high elevation

10. Himalayas

A mountain range in India; spans northern border; includes peaks like Kangchenjunga and Nanda Devi B a desert region in India known for its sand dunes C a river that flows through northern India D a plateau located in southern India