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

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

1. The radial force lead to the epeirogenetic movements in earth plates.
2. Eurasian plate is made only of the continental crust.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) None

d) 2 only

Question : 2

Which one of the following continuents was not a part of Gondwana Land?

a) Africa

b) North America

c) Australia

d) South America

Question : 3

Consider the statements regarding Barchan:

1. Barchans are cresentic or moon shaped dunes which occur individually or in groups.
2. They are most prevalent in Iran.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) None

d) 2 only

Question : 4

When there is noon at I.S.T. meridian people another place of the Earth are taking their 6 O' clock morning tea. The longitude of the place is

a) 172º30' E

b) 17º30' E

c) 90º W

d) 7º30' W

Question : 5

Which one of the following longitudes alongwith the prime Meridian forms a great circle on the globe?

a) 90º W

b) 0º

c) 180º

d) 90º E

Question : 6

Sandstone is metamorphosed to:

a) Quartzite

b) Shale

c) Marble

d) Slate