Formation of The Indian Landmass

Q. Which continent was not a part of Gondwanaland?

1. Europe
2. Asia
3. South America
4. Africa

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Indian subcontinent was a part of a huge landmass. What was this landmass called?

1. Gondwanaland
2. Panama
3. Laurasia
4. Indo-Australia

Q. In which latitude was India situated when it was a part of Gondwana?

1. 37⁰ S latitude
2. 37⁰6’N latitide
3. 50⁰ S latitude
4. 37⁰6’N latitude

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following statements describe the formation of the Himalayas?

1. The plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
2. The Indo-Australian plate got separated from the Gondwanaland.
3. The Indo-Australian plate started moving southwards.
4. The collision created a transform boundary which broke a huge landmass.

Q. Which among the Earth's tectonic plates collided with the Eurasian Plate that led to the formation of Himalayas?

1. Pacific Plate
2. Indo-Australian Plate
3. Amurian Plate
4. Indo-African Plate

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The irregularly shaped parts of the lithosphere are called as ____.

1. Magma
2. Soil
3. Tectonic plates
4. Rocks

Q. Which latitude passes through the southernmost point of Indias mainland?