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Question 21 Mark
Which is the largest plain land of Brazil?
Answer
The Amazon plains lying in the northern part is the largest plain land of Brazil.
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Question 31 Mark
Because of which physical division is the eastern side of Brazilian highlands are demarcated?
Answer
The eastern side of Brazilian highlands are demarcated because of the Great Escarpment.
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Question 41 Mark
The Guyana highlands cover, which states of Brazil?
Answer
The Guyana highlands cover the states of Roraima, Para and Amapa in Brazil.
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Question 51 Mark
Which physical division forms the core of the South American continent?
Answer
The Brazilian and Guyana Highlands forms the core of the South American continent.
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Question 61 Mark
Which physical division lies between the Himalayas and the Peninsula?
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The North Indian Plains lie between the Himalayas in the north and the Peninsula in the south.
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Question 81 Mark
Name the major tributary of river Ganga ?
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Yamuna, originating at Yamunotri is a major tributary of Ganga.
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Question 91 Mark
How are Indian rivers classified?
Answer
The rivers in India are classified into Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.
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Question 101 Mark
Which is the third important river of Brazil?
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Sao Francisco is the third important river of Brazil.
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Question 111 Mark
Where are the rivers Paraguay-Parana located?
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The rivers Paraguay and Parana are located in the south-western part of Brazil.
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Question 121 Mark
What is the approximate discharge of Amazon river?
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The approximate discharge of Amazon river is about 2 lakh m3/s.
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Question 131 Mark
Name the three major river basins of Brazil ?
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The three major river basins of Brazil are Amazon Basin, Paraguay-Parana system in the southwest and Sao Francisco in the eastern part of the highland.
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Question 141 Mark
What are ’Kayals’?
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The coastal rivers in Kerala have long extending backwaters near their mouths, which are locally known as ’Kayals.’
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Question 151 Mark
Which two river systems are covered under the Himalayan Drainage System?
Answer
The Himalayan Drainage System cover two major river systems such as the Indus river system and the Ganga river system.
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Question 161 Mark
Which rivers meet the North Atlantic Ocean?
Answer
River Paraniba and River Itapecuru meet the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Question 171 Mark
Where does the river Sao Francisco flow?
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The river flows towards the north for a distance of about 1000 km. over the Brazilian plateau and takes a sharp eastward turn to enter the coastal : strip along the Atlantic Ocean.
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Question 181 Mark
From where does Amazon collect its head waters?
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Amazon collects its headwaters from the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains in Peru.
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Question 191 Mark
What is Pantanal?
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Pantanal, which is a region of swamps and marshes is one of the largest wetlands in the world. Located in the northwestern part of Mato Grosso Do Sul in Brazil.
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Question 201 Mark
What protects the Brazilian coast?
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The Brazilian coast is protected in some areas by coral reefs and atoll islands.
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Question 211 Mark
What is the Brazilian coast characterized by?
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The Brazilian coast is characterised by a large number of beaches and sand dune complexes.
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Question 221 Mark
What is a ‘Drought Quadrilateral’?
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The rain shadow region of Trade Winds lying in the northern part of Brazil is called ’Drought Quadrilateral’.
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Question 231 Mark
Where is Pantanal located?
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Pantanal is located in the northwestern part of Mato Grosso Do Sul in Brazil and it extends into Argentina.
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Question 241 Mark
What are most of the Amazon Plains covered with?
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Most of the Amazon Plains are covered with tropical rainforests.
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Question 251 Mark
Name the coastal island located between the mouths of river Amazon and river Tocantins ?
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Marajo is a large coastal island located between the mouths of River Amazon and River Tocantins.
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Question 261 Mark
What acts as a barrier to the South East trade winds giving rise to rainshadow area in the northeastern part of the highlands in Brazil?
Answer
The Escarpment acts a barrier to the South East Trade winds giving rise to rainshadow area in the northeastern part of the highlands in Brazil.
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Question 281 Mark
Name the only active volcano in India ?
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Barren Island is the only active volcano in India located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Question 291 Mark
What are the islands located in the Bay of Bengal called?
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The islands located in the Bay of Bengal are called Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Question 301 Mark
What are the islands located in the Arabian Sea called?
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The Islands located in the Arabian sea are called Lakshadweep Islands.
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Question 311 Mark
Why do the rivers originating from Western Ghats form estuaries?
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Rivers originating from Western Ghats are short and swift, hence they form estuaries.
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Question 321 Mark
What is the length of the coastline of India?
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The length of the coastline of India is approximately 7500 km.
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Question 331 Mark
What are Sunderbans?
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The delta region of Ganga-Brahmaputra system are called the Sunderbans and it extends from Indian state of West Bengal to Bangladesh.
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Question 341 Mark
What constitutes the delta of Ganga-Brahmaputra system?
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Most of the West Bengal state of India and Bangladesh together constitute the delta of Ganga Brahmaputra system.
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Question 351 Mark
Where are the Ganga Plains located?
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The Ganga Plains lie to the east of the Aravalli in the North Indian Plain.
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Question 361 Mark
Where are the North Indian Plains located?
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The North Indian Plains lies between Himalayan Mountains in the north and the Peninsula in the south.
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Question 371 Mark
What is the southernmost range of Himalayas called?
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The southernmost range of Himalayas is called the Siwaliks.
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Question 381 Mark
Which mountain is considered as one of the young fold mountains in the world?
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The Himalayas are considered as one of the young fold mountains in the world.
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