Answer: C

Explanation:

To the south of Bhabar is the Terai region whose width is 10 to 20 kilometers. In the Bhabar region, the extinct rivers emerge on the surface in this region and because they do not have fixed channels, this region becomes isolated, which is called Terai. Since the rivers create moist and marshy areas here, this area remains covered with natural vegetation and is the habitat of various types of wild animals. A large area of ​​this forest has been cut down to provide cultivable land to the refugees who came from Pakistan after partition. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Dudhwa National Park is also located in the same region which is on the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Lagoon lakes in Kerala are known as Kayals. Kayal (Back Water) is a special feature of the Malabar Coast, which is used for fishing and inland sailing. The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes. 'Every year in Kerala, the famous Nehru Trophy Vallabhakali (boat race) is organized at 'Punnamada Kayal'. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Generally the height of the peninsular plateau decreases from west to east which is evidenced by the direction of flow of the rivers here. Black soil is mainly found in the western and north-western parts of this plateau. Hence, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Lakshadweep, located off the Malabar coast of Kerala, is made up of small coral islands. Earlier they were known as Lakadiv, Meenikay and Amindiv. In 1973, it was named Lakshadweep. Kavaratti Island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep. Many types of plants and animals are found on this island group. Pitali Island, located in the Lakshadweep group, where there is no human habitation, has a bird sanctuary. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India has two island groups – one in the Bay of Bengal, the other in the Arabian Sea. The islands in the Bay of Bengal are divided into two categories, Andaman in the north and Nicobar in the south. Saddle Peak, located in North Andaman, is the highest peak of this island group. Mount Diovoli is located in Middle Andaman, Mount Coyob is located in South Andaman and Mount Thuyler is located in Great Nicobar. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.