geomorphology & earth landforms section 10 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Limestone is an example of

a) igneous rocks

b) sedimentary rocks

c) volcanic rocks

d) metamorphic rocks

Question : 2

Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?

a) Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia

b) Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia

c) Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia

d) Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia

Question : 3

Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?

1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss.
2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets
3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau.
4. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 4

Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because :

a) of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents.

b) of easterly trade winds.

c) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.

d) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts.

Question : 5

The most abundant gas emitted from volcanoes is

a) Sulphur Dioxide

b) Water Vapour

c) Carbon Dioxide

d) Helium

Question : 6

What is meant by Isthmus?

a) Narrow strip of land dividing two oceans

b) Mouth of a river where it joins the sea

c) Narrow strip of land connecting two large areas of land

d) Narrow strip of water dividing two land masses