Plateaus and Plains of Tamil Nadu

Q. Which of the following is an intermontane plateau?

1. Bharamahal plateau
2. Coimbatore plateau
3. Madurai plateau
4. Sigur plateau

Q. What is the name of the coastal plain of Tamil Nadu which is located along the south-eastern coast of India?

1. Coromandel Coast
2. Utkal Coast
3. Malabar Coast
4. Konkan Coast

Q. Which of the following are plains found in Tamil Nadu?

1. Highland plains
2. Mountain plains
3. Inland plains
4. Coastal plains

Q. The Coromandel Coast was formed by uplifting of the tectonic plates, which means that the land emerged from the sea.

1. True
2. False

Q. As we move from west to east in Tamil Nadu, the altitude of the plateau region _______.

1. remains constant
2. gradually increases
3. gradually decreases
4. fluctuates

Q. The Northern Plains are generally divided into three sections according to their river systems.

1. True
2. False

Q. How was the Tibetan plateau formed?

1. By degradation of mountains
2. By clashing of two huge mountains
3. By clashing of the tectonic plates
4. By accumulation of soil in a large area

Q. What happens to the altitude of the plateau region, as we gradually move from west to east?

1. Remains constant
2. Increases
3. Decreases
4. Increases first and then decreases