Physiographic Features of India Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science
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Which of the following is the highest mountain range in India?
- Himalayas
- Western Ghats
- Vindhya Range
- Aravalli Range
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Answer: A. Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in India, known for containing the world's highest peaks.
What is the main reason for the formation of the Himalayas?
- Erosion
- Sedimentation
- Plate tectonics
- Volcanic activity
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Answer: C. Plate tectonics
The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate, a process associated with plate tectonics.
What type of vegetation is primarily found in the Thar Desert?
- Tropical Rainforest
- Deciduous Forest
- Cactus and shrubs
- Coniferous Forest
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Answer: C. Cactus and shrubs
The Thar Desert primarily supports xerophytic vegetation such as cacti and shrubs due to its arid conditions.
Which feature is indicative of the 'great divide' in the Indian subcontinent?
- The Himalayas
- The Vindhyas
- The Indo-Gangetic Plain
- The Western Ghats
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Answer: A. The Himalayas
The 'great divide' refers to the Himalayas which separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.
In physics, calculating the height of a mountain involves what type of mathematical operation?
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
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Answer: D. Division
The height of a mountain can be calculated by dividing the total ascent by the inclination angle if using trigonometric methods.