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MCQ On Northern Plains of India
Which region of the world are the Northern Plains located in?
- South America
- North America
- Europe
- Asia (Answer: d)
Which mountain range is located to the north of the Northern Plains?
- Rocky Mountains
- Andes Mountains
- Alps
- Himalayas (Answer: d)
Which rivers flow through the Northern Plains?
- Nile and Amazon
- Mississippi and Missouri
- Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Sutlej (Answer: c)
- Danube and Rhine
What is the fertile material deposited by the rivers on their banks called?
- Limestone
- Sandstone
- Alluvium (Answer: c)
- Basalt
What is the most important occupation in the Northern Plains?
- Fishing
- Mining
- Agriculture (Answer: c)
- Manufacturing
How many basins are the Northern Plains divided into?
- One
- Two
- Three (Answer: c)
- Four
Which of the following is NOT a river that flows through the Northern Plains?
- Ganga
- Brahmaputra
- Nile (Answer: c)
- Sutlej
What is the population density like in the Northern Plains?
- Sparse
- Moderate
- Thickly populated (Answer: c)
- Undetermined
Which river flows through the Sutlej basin?
- Brahmaputra
- Ganga
- Sutlej (Answer: c)
- Indus
Where does the Sutlej river originate from?
- Gangotri Glacier
- Himalayas
- Tibet (Answer: c)
- Punjab
What is the Bhakra Nangal Dam used for?
- Providing electricity and water for irrigation (Answer: a)
- Flood control
- Navigation
- None of the above
Which crops are mainly grown in the Sutlej basin?
- Rice, cotton, and sugarcane
- Wheat, rice, cotton, and sugarcane (Answer: b)
- Maize and barley
- None of the above
Which is the central basin of the Northern Plains?
- Sutlej basin
- Brahmaputra basin
- Ganga basin (Answer: c)
- None of the above
Which river originates from the Gangotri Glacier?
- Sutlej
- Brahmaputra
- Ganga (Answer: c)
- None of the above
Which states does the Ganga river flow through?
- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal (Answer: a)
- Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- Gujarat and Maharashtra
Which river meets the Ganga river at Prayagraj?
- Yamuna river (Answer: a)
- Ghagara river
- Kosi river
- Gandak river
Which river is not a tributary of the Ganga river?
- Yamuna river
- Ghagara river
- Brahmaputra river (Answer: c)
- Kosi river
What is the name of the major branch of the Ganga river that enters Bangladesh?
- Yamuna river
- Hooghly river
- Padma river (Answer: c)
- Brahmaputra river
What is the name of the distributary of the Ganga river that flows through West Bengal?
- Yamuna river
- Hooghly river (Answer: b)
- Padma river
- Brahmaputra river
What is the Sangam?
- The point where the Ganga river splits into two branches
- The point where the Yamuna river meets the Brahmaputra river
- The point where the Ganga river meets the Yamuna river (Answer: c)
- The point where the Brahmaputra river enters Bangladesh
Which state is Prayagraj located in?
- West Bengal
- Uttar Pradesh (Answer: b)
- Bihar
- Assam
Which two crops are mainly grown in the Ganga basin?
- Wheat and sugarcane
- Rice and jute (Answer: b)
- Cotton and maize
- None of the above
Which river is not mentioned as a tributary of the Ganga river in the passage?
- Chambal river
- Son river
- Brahmaputra river (Answer: c)
- Gandak river
Which river is located in the easternmost part of the Northern Plains?
- Ganga river
- Sutlej river
- Brahmaputra river (Answer: c)
- Yamuna river
What is the origin of the Brahmaputra river?
- It originates in Bangladesh
- It originates in Tibet where it is known as Tsangpo (Answer: b)
- It originates in Nepal
- It originates in India
Which Indian state does the Brahmaputra river enter through?
- Uttarakhand
- Arunachal Pradesh (Answer: b)
- Uttar Pradesh
- Assam
Which crop is not mentioned as being grown in the Brahmaputra basin?
- Jute (Answer: b)
- Wheat
- Rice
- Tea
What is the name of the region watered by the Brahmaputra river?
- Sutlej basin
- Ganga basin
- Brahmaputra basin (Answer: c)
- Yamuna basin
Which type of soil is deposited by the Brahmaputra river during floods?
- Fertile soil (Answer: a)
- Rocky soil
- Sandy soil
- Clayey soil
Which industry is important in the Brahmaputra basin?
- Cotton industry
- Tea industry (Answer: b)
- Sugarcane industry
- Rice industry
Which country does the Brahmaputra river enter after flowing through India?
- China
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh (Answer: c)
- Nepal
Which river flows through the Sutlej basin?
- a) Brahmaputra
- b) Ganga
- c) Sutlej
- d) Yamuna
Ans: c) Sutlej
Which state is known as the land of five rivers?
- a) Uttar Pradesh
- b) Punjab
- c) Haryana
- d) Bihar
Ans: b) Punjab
Which is the capital of Punjab?
- a) Kolkata
- b) Mumbai
- c) Chandigarh
- d) New Delhi
Ans: c) Chandigarh
Which crop is not a major crop grown in Punjab?
- a) Wheat
- b) Rice
- c) Cotton
- d) Maize
Ans: d) Maize
Which city in Punjab is known for the Golden Temple?
- a) Ludhiana
- b) Amritsar
- c) Jalandhar
- d) Chandigarh
Ans: b) Amritsar
What is the main occupation in the Northern Plains?
- a) Fishing
- b) Agriculture
- c) Mining
- d) Tourism
Answer: b) Agriculture
Which river does not flow through the Indian part of Punjab?
- a) Sutlej
- b) Beas
- c) Yamuna
- d) Ganga
Answer: c) Yamuna
What are some major crops grown in the Northern Plains?
- a) Rice, wheat, sugarcane, and jute
- b) Corn, potatoes, peanuts, and cotton
- c) Coffee, tea, cocoa, and rubber
- d) Apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas
Answer: a) Rice, wheat, sugarcane, and jute
Which of the following festivals are celebrated in the Northern Plains?
- a) Thanksgiving and Halloween
- b) Eid and Ramadan
- c) Diwali and Holi
- d) Christmas and Easter
Answer: c) Diwali and Holi
What are some historical and cultural sites in the Northern Plains?
- a) Great Barrier Reef, Machu Picchu, and Angkor Wat
- b) Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and Statue of Liberty
- c) Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Victoria Memorial
- d) Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and Burj Khalifa
Answer: c) Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Victoria Memorial
Which of the following crops are mainly grown in Haryana?
- Wheat, rice, and cotton
- Rice, cotton, and sugarcane
- Wheat, rice, and oilseeds
- Jute, rice, and sugarcane
Answer: c. Wheat, rice, and oilseeds
Which city in Haryana is a hub of Information Technology and automobile industries?
- Ambala
- Hisar
- Panipat
- Gurugram
Answer: d. Gurugram
What is the common capital of Haryana, Punjab, and the union territory Chandigarh?
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
Answer: a. Chandigarh
Which of the following is a popular tourist spot in Haryana?
- Red Fort
- Victoria Memorial
- Surajkund
- Taj Mahal
Answer: c. Surajkund
Which basin is Uttar Pradesh located in?
- Sutlej basin
- Ganga basin
- Brahmaputra basin
- None of the above
Ans: b. Ganga basin
What are the major crops grown in Uttar Pradesh?
- Rice, sugarcane, and jute
- Wheat, rice, and sugarcane
- Cotton, wheat, and rice
- None of the above
Ans: b. Wheat, rice, and sugarcane
What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?
- Varanasi
- Agra
- Kanpur
- Lucknow
Ans: d. Lucknow
What is Agra famous for?
- The Red Fort
- The Taj Mahal
- The Victoria Memorial
- The Golden Temple
Ans: b. The Taj Mahal
Which industry is prominent in Uttar Pradesh?
- IT
- Textile
- Automobile
- None of the above
Ans: b. Textile
What is the capital of India?
- a) Mumbai
- b) Delhi
- c) Kolkata
- d) Chennai
Answer: b) Delhi
Which river flows through Delhi?
- a) Ganga
- b) Brahmaputra
- c) Yamuna
- d) Godavari
Answer: c) Yamuna
Which of the following is a historical monument in Delhi?
- a) Lotus Temple
- b) Akshardham temple
- c) Red Fort
- d) India Gate
Answer: c) Red Fort
What is the popular landmark in Delhi that is also the official residence of the President of India?
- a) India Gate
- b) Red Fort
- c) Rashtrapati Bhavan
- d) Qutub Minar
Answer: c) Rashtrapati Bhavan
What is Delhi known for in terms of business and commerce?
- a) Agriculture
- b) IT industry
- c) Tourism
- d) Manufacturing
Answer: b) IT industry
Which river basin is Bihar located in?
- a) Brahmaputra basin
- b) Sutlej basin
- c) Eastern Ganga basin
- d) Indus basin
Answer: c) Eastern Ganga basin
Which is the capital city of Bihar?
- a) Bhagalpur
- b) Vaishali
- c) Patna
- d) Nalanda
Answer: c) Patna
What is the main fruit crop grown in Bihar?
- a) Mangoes
- b) Guavas
- c) Apples
- d) Bananas
Answer: b) Guavas
What is Litti Chokha?
- a) A type of traditional food
- b) A dance form
- c) A musical instrument
- d) A festival
Answer: a) A type of traditional food
Which famous paintings is Bihar known for?
- a) Warli paintings
- b) Tanjore paintings
- c) Madhubani paintings
- d) Rajasthani paintings
Answer: c) Madhubani paintings
What are the major crops grown in West Bengal?
- a) Wheat and sugarcane
- b) Rice and jute
- c) Cotton and maize
- d) Soybean and groundnut
Answer: b) Rice and jute
Which animal is found in the Sundarbans Delta of West Bengal?
- a) Asiatic lion
- b) Royal Bengal Tiger
- c) African elephant
- d) Indian rhinoceros
Answer: b) Royal Bengal Tiger
Which festival is celebrated as the main festival in West Bengal?
- a) Diwali
- b) Holi
- c) Durga Puja
- d) Eid
Answer: c) Durga Puja
Which city is the capital of West Bengal?
- a) Kolkata
- b) Mumbai
- c) Chennai
- d) Bangalore
Answer: a) Kolkata
What is Darjeeling famous for?
- a) Its tea gardens
- b) Its wildlife sanctuary
- c) Its historical monuments
- d) Its beaches
Answer: a) Its tea gardens
What are the major crops grown in Assam?
- Rice, wheat, and sugarcane
- Rice, jute, and tea
- Wheat, cotton, and sugarcane
- Corn, barley, and oats
Ans: b. Rice, jute, and tea
Which city is the capital of Assam?
- Guwahati
- Dispur
- Jorhat
- Silchar
Ans: b. Dispur
What is Assam famous for?
- Textile industry
- Steel production
- Tea production
- Petroleum industry
Ans: c. Tea production
Which is the main attraction for tourists in Assam?
- Kaziranga National Park
- Victoria Memorial
- Red Fort
- Taj Mahal
Ans: a. Kaziranga National Park
What is the traditional attire worn by women in Assam?
- Sari
- Lehenga choli
- Salwar kameez
- Makela chadar
Ans: d. Makela chadar
Which state in the Northern Plains is known for its dairy farming?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Delhi
- Bihar
- Haryana
Answer: d. Haryana
Which of the following crops is not commonly grown in the Northern Plains?
- Rice
- Tea
- Cotton
- Sugarcane
Answer: c. Cotton
Which of the following is a famous tourist attraction located in the Northern Plains?
- Gateway of India
- Hawa Mahal
- Taj Mahal
- Charminar
Answer: c. Taj Mahal
