geomorphology & earth landforms section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the

a) direction of the winds

b) spherical shape of the earth

c) presence of pressure belts

d) distribution of land and water

Question : 2

The west to the east extension of the Himalayas is from

a) Nanga Parbat to Namcha Barwa

b) Indus gorge to Dihang gorge

c) Rakaposhi to Lohit river

d) K2 to Chomoihari

Question : 3

The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is

a) 4 km

b) 2 km

c) 5 km

d) 3 km

Question : 4

Origin of Metamorphic rocks occurs from ...... rock.

a) Both Igneous and Sedimentary

b) Igneous

c) None of the above

d) Sedimentary

Question : 5

The highest mountain peak of Africa, Kilimanjaro is situated in

a) Tanzania

b) Kenya

c) Zambia

d) Malawi

Question : 6

Which of the following mountains is located in Italy?

a) Dimaric Alps

b) Apennine

c) Zura

d) Pyrenees