IAS 2010 — Indian Physical Geography

If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India? 1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia. 2. Indo-Gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils. 3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

Rivers that pass-through Himachal Pradesh are:

The latitudes that pass-through Sikkim also pass through:

When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

Which one of the following is the appropriate reason to considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? | Dam/Lake | River (a) | Govind Sagar | Sutlej (b) | Kolleru Lake | Krishna (c) | Ukai Reservoir | Tapi (d) | Wular Lake | Jhelum