One Mark Questions Answers

EXERCISE

I. Choose the correct answer

1. The north-south extent of India is

a) 2,500 km

b) 2,933 km

c) 3,214 km

d) 2,814 km

Ans: (c)

2. _________ River is known as ‘Sorrow of Bihar’.

a) Narmada

b) Godavari

c) Kosi

d) Damodar

Ans: (c)

3. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as _________.

a) Coast

b) Island

c) Peninsula

d) Strait

Ans: (c)

4. The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separates India from _______

a) Goa

b) West Bengal

c) Sri Lanka

d) Maldives

Ans: (c)

5. The highest peak in South India is

a) Ooty

b) Kodaikanal

c) Anaimudi

d) Jindhagada

Ans: (c)

6. _____________ Plains are formed by the older alluviums.

a) Bhabar

b) Tarai

c) Bhangar

d) Khadar

Ans: (c)

7. Pulicat Lake is located between the states of

a) West Bengal and Odisha

b) Karnataka and Kerala

c) Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

d) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

Ans: (d)

II. Match the following

1. Tsangpo — Tributary of River Ganga

2. Yamuna — Highest peak in India

3. New alluvium — River Brahmaputra in Tibet

4. Mt. Godwin Austen (K2) — Southern part of East  Coastal Plain

5. Coromandel Coast — Khadhar

Answer:

1. Tsangpo — River Brahmaputra in Tibet

2. Yamuna — Tributary of River Ganga

3. New alluvium — Khadhar

4. Mt. Godwin Austen (K2) —  Highest peak in India

5. Coromandel Coast — Southern part of East  Coastal Plain