Continental Shelf of India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the Continental Shelf of India. The questions cover various aspects of the continental shelf, including its extent, depth, resources, and ecological significance.
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What is the approximate area of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. 1.5 million sq. km

  2. 2.5 million sq. km

  3. 3.5 million sq. km

  4. 4.5 million sq. km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Continental Shelf of India covers an area of approximately 2.5 million sq. km, extending from the coastline to the edge of the continental slope.

Which of the following is the deepest point on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Swatch of No Ground

  2. Indus Canyon

  3. Ganges Canyon

  4. Mahanadi Canyon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swatch of No Ground is the deepest point on the Continental Shelf of India, with a depth of approximately 4,600 meters.

What is the average depth of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. 100 meters

  2. 200 meters

  3. 300 meters

  4. 400 meters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average depth of the Continental Shelf of India is approximately 200 meters.

Which of the following resources is found in abundance on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Petroleum

  2. Natural gas

  3. Manganese nodules

  4. Phosphorite nodules


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Petroleum is found in abundance on the Continental Shelf of India, particularly in the Mumbai High and Krishna-Godavari basins.

What is the ecological significance of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. It serves as a breeding ground for fish

  2. It supports a diverse marine ecosystem

  3. It acts as a natural barrier against coastal erosion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Continental Shelf of India serves as a breeding ground for fish, supports a diverse marine ecosystem, and acts as a natural barrier against coastal erosion.

Which of the following is a major submarine canyon on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Swatch of No Ground

  2. Indus Canyon

  3. Ganges Canyon

  4. Mahanadi Canyon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Canyon is a major submarine canyon on the Continental Shelf of India, located off the coast of Gujarat.

What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Sea-level rise

  2. Plate tectonics

  3. Coastal erosion

  4. Sediment deposition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Continental Shelf of India was formed primarily due to the deposition of sediments by rivers and glaciers over millions of years.

Which of the following rivers contributes the most sediment to the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Mahanadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River contributes the most sediment to the Continental Shelf of India, accounting for approximately 40% of the total sediment input.

What is the approximate width of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. 100 km

  2. 200 km

  3. 300 km

  4. 400 km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Continental Shelf of India has an average width of approximately 200 km.

Which of the following is a major fishing ground on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Mumbai High

  2. Krishna-Godavari Basin

  3. Gulf of Khambhat

  4. Palk Bay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gulf of Khambhat is a major fishing ground on the Continental Shelf of India, known for its rich fish diversity.

What is the primary type of sediment found on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Sand

  2. Mud

  3. Gravel

  4. Clay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sand is the primary type of sediment found on the Continental Shelf of India, accounting for approximately 60% of the total sediment cover.

Which of the following is a major port city located on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is a major port city located on the Continental Shelf of India, serving as a gateway for trade and commerce.

What is the approximate length of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. 1,000 km

  2. 2,000 km

  3. 3,000 km

  4. 4,000 km


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Continental Shelf of India has an approximate length of 3,000 km, stretching from the Gulf of Khambhat in the west to the Bay of Bengal in the east.

Which of the following is a major oil and gas field located on the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. Mumbai High

  2. Krishna-Godavari Basin

  3. Cauvery Basin

  4. Nellore Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai High is a major oil and gas field located on the Continental Shelf of India, contributing significantly to the country's energy production.

What is the approximate slope of the Continental Shelf of India?

  1. 1 degree

  2. 2 degrees

  3. 3 degrees

  4. 4 degrees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Continental Shelf of India has an average slope of approximately 1 degree, gradually descending from the coastline towards the continental slope.

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