Chapter 3 - Physiography and Drainage
Time - 30 Minutes
Marks - 10
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Read the question paper carefully.
3. Marks are included against each question.
1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement. (1 mark)
The Lakshadweep Islands of Arabian Sea are …………….
(i) made from the part separated from the mainland.
(ii) coral islands.
(iii) volcanic islands.
(iv) continental islands.
2. Identify the correct group. (1 mark)
These rivers of Brazil are north-flowing
(i) Juruika – Xingu – Aragua
(ii) Negro – Branco – Paru
(iii) Japura – Jarua – Purus
3. Answer the following questions. (Any 2) (4 marks)
(i) Differentiate between the physiography of Brazil and India.
(ii) Which are the major water divides of India? Explain by giving examples.
(iii) Explain the characteristics of the North Indian Plains.
4. Write notes on. (Any 1) (2 marks)
(i) The coasts of Brazil
(ii) The Great Escarpment
5. Give reasons. (Any 1) (2 marks)
(i) As compared to the Amazon, pollution in river Ganga will affect human life greatly.
(ii) There are no west-flowing rivers in Brazil.