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Class 9 Geography
Physical Features Of India
Quiz 9
Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history?
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Nilgiris
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Satpura Range
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Vindhyas
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Aravalli
Explanation
Aravalli mountains are the oldest according to geological history. It is 8 billion years old. At this time there would have been a fold mountain range made up of crumpled up Aravalli Supergroup rocks. Subsequently, beginning around 1.7 billion years ago, another basin developed in the north and west of the older Aravalli basin.
The northern part of the west coast is known as _____________.
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Konkan coast
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Coromandal coast
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Malabar coast
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None of these
Explanation
The northern part of the west coast is known as Konkan coast. Konkan, also called Aparanta, coastal plain of western India, lying between the Arabian Sea (west) and the Western Ghats (east). The plain stretches approximately 330 miles (530 km) from the Daman Ganga River north of Mumbai (Bombay) to the Terekhol River between Maharashtra and Goa states and Daman and Diu union territory in the south.
Which of the following Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka?
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Elephanta
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Rameshwaram
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Nicobar
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Salsette
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Rameshwaram Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka. This chain extends between Dhanushkodi on Pamban Island (also known as Rameswaram Island) in Tamil Nadu and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. The island of Rameswaram is linked to the Indian mainland by the Pamban Bridge.
Nine Degree Channel separates ______________.
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Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
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Lakshadweep and Minicoy
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Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
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North Andaman and South Andaman
Explanation
Nine Degree Channel separates Lakshadweep and Minicoy. The Nine Degree Channel is a channel in the Indian Ocean between the Laccadive Islands of Kalpeni and Suheli Par, and Maliku Atoll. These two subgroups of islands, together with the Amindivi Subgroup, form the Indian Union Territory (UT) of Lakshadweep.
Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
It enjoys the equatorial climate.
This is the only place in India where a volcano is located.
This is the only place in India where a coral bed is found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
Andaman and Nicobar islands enjoy the equatorial type of climate.
Baren island in Northern Andaman has India's only active volcano.
Coral beds are found not just here but also in Lakshadweep islands and in few coastal areas in India.
Andaman and Nicobar is one of the seven union territories of India comprising 572 islands of which 37 are inhabited, are a group of islands at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto _______.
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Mizo Hills
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Himachal Himalayas
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Assam Valley
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Meghalaya Hills
Explanation
Meghalaya Hills
The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto Maghalaya Hills. The peninsular plateau extends further east beyond the Rajmahal hills to from Meghalaya or the Shillong plateau. Garo-Rajmahal Gap separates this plateau from the main block.
Port Blair - the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in which one of the
following islands?
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North Andaman
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Little Andaman
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Middle Andaman
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South Andaman
Explanation
Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in South Andaman. They belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The second highest peak in the world is _____________.
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Kanchenjunga
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K-2 (Godwin Austin)
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Nandadevi
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Lhotse
Explanation
K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest and is located on the border of Pakistan and China. It is also known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the “eight thousanders” for those who climb it.
Lakshadweep is a group of how many islands?
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22
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36
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32
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35
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36 islands
It is a group of about 36 islands and has a total land area of 32 square kilometers which is scattered over 30,000 square miles of the Arabian Sea. Out of the 36 islands, only ten are inhabited and they are Andrott, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy.
The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats is the matter of _______.
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continuity
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height
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ending in Nilgiris
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Both A & B
The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to _______________.
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the heavy and timely rains and forests
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alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
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hard labour of the farmers over the generations
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better irrigation facilities
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The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains.
Indo-Gangetic Plain, also called North Indian Plain, extensive north-central section of the Indian subcontinent, stretching westward from (and including) the combined delta of the Brahmaputra River valley and the Ganges (Ganga) River to the Indus River valley. The region contains the subcontinent’s richest and most densely populated areas. The greater part of the plain is made up of alluvial soil, deposited by the three main rivers and their tributaries. The eastern part of the plain has light rains or drought in the winter, but in summer rainfall is so heavy that vast areas become swamps or shallow lakes. The plain becomes progressively drier toward the west where it incorporates the Thar (Great Indian) Desert.
The highest point of the Nilgiri Hills is ______.
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Kalsubai
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Salher
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Doda Betta
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Pushpagiri
Explanation
Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills, at 2637 metres (8650 feet). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty,on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, South India.
Which plain is called the
rice bowl of India?
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Eastern Coastal plains
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Western
Coastal plains
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Southern
Coastal plains
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All of the above
Explanation
In Andhra Pradesh the East Godavari district is known as the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh.The East Coast Plain is formed by fine alluvial soil and is fertile especially on the deltas. Consequently agriculture is developed.
The correct answer is
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Which place in western Rajasthan is driest part of India?
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Mounsinram
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Cherapunji
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Jodhpur
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Jaisalmer
Explanation
Mawsynram, Cherrapunji are wettest places in India.
Driest part of Rajasthan is Jaisalmer. Option (D) is correct.
Match the following:
List-I
List-II
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Kumaon Himalayas
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Between the Indus and the Sutlej
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Nepal Himalayas
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Between the Kali and the Teesta
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Punjab Himalayas
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Between the Teesta and the Brahmaputra
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Assam Himalayas
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Between the Sutlej and the Kali
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A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
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A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
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A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
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A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3
Explanation
List 1 List 2
A. Kumaon Himalayas 1. Between the Sutlej and the Kali
B. Nepal Himalayas 2.Between the Kali and the Teesta
C. Punjab Himalayas 3.Between the Indus and the Sutlej
D. Assam Himalayas 4.Between the Teesta and the Brahmaputra
Which glacier of the Nubra Valley is the longest one with a length of over 72 km?
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Hispar
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Siachen
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Biafo
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Baltaro
Explanation
Siachen,
The glacier of the Nubra Valley which is the longest one with a length of over 72 km is called the Siachen glacier. It is the longest glacier in the Karakoram and second-longest in the world's non-polar areas.
The Sahyadris commence in __________.
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Maharashtra
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Gujarat
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The Sahyadris commence
in Maharashtra.
The Sahyadri starts from the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra, south of the Tapti River, and runs approximately 1,600 km through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu ending at Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India.
The correct answer is
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A famous hill station in Uttarakhand is _________.
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Nainital
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Darjeeling
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Dalhousie
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Kulu
The highest point in the Aravalli range is ____.
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Dodabetta
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Anaimudi
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Guru Sikhar
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Panchmarhi
Explanation
Guru Shikhar, the highest peak in the Aravalli Range at 5650 feet (1722 meters) in Mount Abu of Rajasthan, lies near the south-western extremity of the Central Aravalli range, close to the border with Gujarat state.
Which of the following physiographic features of India is geologically the oldest?
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Himalayan Mountain Chain
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Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain
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The Peninsular Plateau
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The Coastal Plains
Explanation
Millions of years ago, the Peninsular Plateau region (the oldest landmass) was a part of the Gondwana Land which covered India, Australia, South Africa, and South America. Over hundreds of years of shifting landmass and ocean currents broke this landmass into multiple pieces.
One such piece- the Indo-Australian plate started shifting northwards, where it collided with the Eurasian plate (now Europe). Consequently, this collision caused the landmass to fold and become, what we know as the Himalayas today. Thereafter, many such geological events led to the formation of each of the varied physical features of India.
Which of the following is characterized by excessive dampness with a thick growth of forest and a variety of wild life?
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Bhabar
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Bhangar
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Terai
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Khadar
Explanation
Tarai, also spelled Terai, a region of northern India and southern Nepal running parallel to the lower ranges of the Himalayas. A strip of undulating former marshland, it stretches from the Yamuna River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east. At its northern edge are numerous springs forming several streams, including the important Ghaghara River, which intersect the Terai (meaning “Moist Land”) and are responsible for its marshy character.
Which of the following river flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
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Mahanadi
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Tungabadhra
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Narmada
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Chambal
Explanation
Vindhya ranges are found in
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh and Satpura range is found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.
Narmad river flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges. This river flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
What is the length of Aravallis?
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500 kms
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482 km
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658 km
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692 km
Explanation
The
Aravalli Range
is a mountain range in Northwestern India
, running approximately 692 km (430 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi
, passing through southern Haryana
and Rajasthan ,
and ending in Gujarat.
The highest peak is Guru Shikhar
at 1,722 metres (5,650 ft).
The correct answer is
D
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Khasi and Garo tribes mainly live in _______.
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Meghalaya
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Mizoram
Explanation
The state of Meghalaya
comprises Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills. . The Garos inhabit western Meghalaya
, the Khasis central Meghalaya.
The correct answer is
C
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The Lakshadweep are an example of ________.
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Islands resulting from submarine earthquakes
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Volcanic Islands
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Coral Islands
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None of the above
Explanation
Lakshadweep Island group is lying close to the Malabar coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea. It is also known as the Coral Islands. Earlier it was known as Laccadive Minicoyand Amindive. In 1973 these were renamed as Lakshadweep. It covers a small area of 32 sq. Km. Kavaratti Island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep. Pitti island has a bird sanctuary.
Blue Mountain (peak) is located in _________.
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Mizoram
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Karnataka
Explanation
Phawnpui which is also known as "Blue Mountain" is the highest mountain peak in the Mizoram. It is located in Lawngtlai district, in southeastern region of Mizoram.
The famous Nakki lake is situated in ______.
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Nainital
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Mussorie
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Mount Abu in Aravalli range
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Pushkar
Explanation
Nakki Lake is an a man-made fresh water lake which is situated in the Indian Hill station of Mount Abu in Aravali range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. It is also known as Toad Rock Lake. It is a sacred lake for the "Garasia" tribe of Rajasthan.
'Saddle peak' is the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar
islands located in ____________.
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Great Nicobar
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Middle Andaman
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Little Andaman
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North Andaman
Explanation
Andaman and Nicobar islands are the elongated chains of islands located in the Bay of Bengal. The entire group of islands is divided into two categories- The Andaman in the north and the Nicobar in the South. Port Blair is the capital city of The Andaman and Nicobar island.
The highest point of Andaman and Nicobar is Saddle Peak at 732 m.
The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally ________.
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U-Shaped
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V-Shaped
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Deep
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Not so deep
The Bhils and the Kols live _______________.
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along the Vindhya ranges
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in the Nilgiris
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in the North-East frontiers of India
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All over India
Explanation
Vindhya ranges are found in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh. Bhils and Kols are found here.
Bhils are found in Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tripura and Karnataka.
Kols are found in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, and Maharashtra.
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