geomorphology & earth landforms section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following is not the result of underground water action?

a) Sinkholes

b) Stalactites

c) Fiords

d) Stalagmites

Question : 2

The shortest distance between two places on the globe is along

a) Prime Meridian

b) 45º N Latitude

c) International Date Line

d) 45º S Latitude

Question : 3

At the Winter Solstice the noon altitude of the Sun at the Tropic of Cancer is

a) 47.0º

b) 23.5º

c) 66.5º

d) 43.0º

Question : 4

The largest mountain series of the World is

a) Rockies

b) Himalaya

c) Alps

d) Andes

Question : 5

The natural gaps across the mountains which provide routes are called

a) Plateaus

b) Peaks

c) Passes

d) Dunes

Question : 6

In the New Millennium first ray of the Sun was seen in which of the following Meridians of India?

a) 92º30' W

b) 2º30' W

c) 93º 30' E

d) 82º 30' E