SRM 2

Question 1

1. What geographical features are discussed in the passage?
   
   • a) Deserts and coastlines
   • b) Mountains, rivers, plateaus, and islands
   • c) Grasslands and valleys
   • d) Polar regions and rainforests

Question 2

2. Which mountain range is mentioned as the highest in the world?
   
   • a) Himalayas
   • b) Karakoram Range
   • c) Pamir Knot
   • d) Zagros Mountains

Question 3

4. The Tibetan Plateau is surrounded by the Himalayas in the south.
   
   • True / False

Question 4

5. The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, is located in Asia.
   
   • True / False

Question 5

6. The Turan Plain is a region of inland drainage drained by the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya rivers.
   
   • True / False

Question 6

7. The ____________ extends into northern India and Nepal, being the highest mountain range in the world.

Question 7

8. Asia’s dynamicity is exemplified by Mawsynram in India, which holds the world’s highest average annual ____________ of around 26 m.

Question 8

9. Name two rivers that divide Siberia and contribute to its marshy and swampy areas.

Question 9

10. Explain the impact of large latitudinal extent on the climate of Asia.

Question 10

11. Describe the factors that influence the climate of Asia, providing examples for each.

Question 11

12. Discuss the major types of vegetation found in Asia, explaining their characteristics and geographical locations.

Question 12

13. What role do monsoon winds play in Asia’s climate?
    • a) They cause extreme cold temperatures.
    • b) They distribute rainfall unevenly.
    • c) They create desert climates.
    • d) They only affect coastal regions.

Question 13

14. Which of the following countries does NOT experience a temperate climate in Asia?
    • a) Japan
    • b) South Korea
    • c) India
    • d) China

Question 14

15. The Yangtze River in China is affected by the Kuroshio current.
    • True / False

Question 15

16. The Plateau of Arabia has a gentle slope along the Red Sea Coast.
    • True / False

Question 16

17. The Ganga–Brahmaputra basin in India forms an extensive ____________, stretching almost from the Indus Valley in the west to the Brahmaputra in the east.

Question 17

18. The Malay Archipelago includes islands such as New Guinea, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Celebes, Bali, Timor, and numerous other smaller ____________.

Question 18

19. Explain how the presence of mountain ranges affects the distribution of rainfall in Asia.

Question 19

20. Name two island groups mentioned in the passage and describe their locations.

Question 20

21. Explore the impact of the Central Highlands on Asia’s climate and its influence on major rivers.

Question 21

22. Discuss the significance of river basins in Asia, focusing on the Euphrates and Tigris rivers in ancient Mesopotamia.

Question 22

What is the largest continuous lowland in the world, according to the text?
• a) Amazon Basin
• b) Siberia
• c) Turan Plain
• d) Gobi Desert

Question 23

Which mountain range extends through North Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan?
• a) Himalayas
• b) Zagros Mountains
• c) Hindu Kush Range
• d) Pamir Knot

Question 24

What river basin is mentioned in relation to Iraq’s ancient Mesopotamia?
• a) Nile River Basin
• b) Indus River Basin
• c) Euphrates and Tigris River Basin
• d) Ganga–Brahmaputra River Basin

Question 25

The Gobi Desert is an intermontane plateau.
• True / False

Question 26

The Tibetan Plateau is also known as the ‘Roof of the World.’
• True / False

Question 27

8. The northern lowlands of Asia are mostly made up of __________.

Question 28

The presence of mountain ranges has endowed Asia with some of the most significant __________ in the world.

Question 29

Explain the impact of monsoon winds on Asia’s climate.

Question 30

Discuss the role of Asia’s geography in shaping its diverse climates.

Question 31

Examine the significance of river basins in Asia’s historical and cultural context.

Question 32

What are the three southern plateaus of Asia mentioned in the passage?

Question 33

Name three river basins in Asia with vast stretches of fertile alluvial plains.

Question 34

What are the two examples of intermontane plateaus mentioned in the passage?

Question 35

Explain the term ‘biome’ and its relevance to Asia’s natural vegetation.

Question 36

What is the Tropic of Cancer, and how does it impact Asia’s climate?

Question 37

Which type of climate is characterized by a wet season and a dry season?

Question 38

What role do ocean currents play in determining Asia’s climatic conditions?

Question 39

21. Which part of Asia is described as a “land of contrasts”?
    • a) Central Highlands
    • b) Northern Lowlands
    • c) Plateaus
    • d) Southern Plateaus

Question 40

What geographical feature is highlighted as the highest plateau of the world?
• a) Tibetan Plateau
• b) Mongolian Plateau
• c) Plateau of Arabia
• d) Yunnan Plateau

Question 41

Which river divides Siberia and drains the lowlands, making the land marshy and swampy?
• a) Amazon River
• b) Yenisei River
• c) Nile River
• d) Ganges River

Question 42

What role do the Altai Mountains play in Asia’s geography?
• a) Acting as a natural barrier
• b) Draining river basins
• c) Forming coastal plains
• d) Hosting vast deserts

Question 43

Which mountain range is the northernmost range from the Pamir Knot?
• a) Himalayas
• b) Kunlun Mountains
• c) Tien Shan
• d) Zagros Mountains

Question 44

The Turan Plain is a region of inland drainage.
• True / False

Question 45

The Hindu Kush Range converges with the Zagros Mountains in Turkey.
• True / False

Question 46

The Plateau of Arabia has a steep slope along the __________ Coast.

Question 47

The river basins of Asia are made up of vast stretches of fertile __________ plains.

Question 48

Discuss the impact of fold mountains and plateaus on Asia’s climate and life.

Question 49

Explain the characteristics of the Turan Plain and its drainage system.

Question 50

Analyze how the geographical features of Asia contribute to its cultural diversity.

Question 51

Evaluate the significance of the Himalayas in shaping the climate and rivers of Asia.

Question 52

What are the characteristics of the Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert?

Question 53

Explain the concept of an “intermontane plateau” with examples from Asia.

Question 54

Which island groups are mentioned as un-submerged parts of fold mountains?

Question 55

Describe the characteristics of the Kuril Islands and their geographical location.

Question 56

How do the factors mentioned in the passage contribute to the broad climatic zones in Asia?

Question 57

Identify the major climate-controlling factors discussed in the passage.

Question 58

What are the defining features of the temperate climate in Asia?

Question 59

Examine the impact of large latitudinal extent on Asia’s climate.

Question 60

42. Describe the characteristics of tropical deciduous forests and their location in Asia.

Question 61

43. How do ocean currents influence the climatic conditions of Japan’s coasts?

Question 62

44. Explain the role of mountain ranges in obstructing rain-bearing clouds in Asia.

Question 63

45. What is the significance of Lake Baikal in Asia’s geographical features?

Question 64

. Identify the wildlife mentioned in the passage unique to Asia.

Question 65

47. Discuss the role of vegetation zones in classifying Asian wildlife.

Question 66

49. Examine the cultural and historical importance of the Ganga–Brahmaputra delta.

Question 67

Discuss the impact of human activities on Asia’s natural landscape and wildlife