geomorphology & earth landforms section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Choose the incorrect pair from the following :

a) Landforms associated with glacial cycle — Aretes and pyramidal peaks

b) Feature associated with coastal deposit — Spits and bars

c) Features associated with lower course of a river — Oxbow lakes

d) Valleys of Karst region — Dunes

Question : 2

Consider the geographical details given in the following figure. The point marked by A in the above figure indicates the countries in

a) Europe

b) North America

c) Asia

d) South America

Question : 3

Consider the following statements.

1. The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale and so an increase of 1 magnitude unit represents a factor of 10 in amplitude.
2. Each integer reading of the Richter scale has an energy 100 times than the previous integer reading.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 2

Question : 4

The Equator does not pass through which of the following countries?

a) Indonesia

b) Kenya

c) Brazil

d) Mexico

Question : 5

Which one of the following is not associated with the ‘group’?

a) Limestone

b) Gneiss

c) Shale

d) Sandstone

Question : 6

Which of the following is the longest day of the year?

a) 21 June

b) 22 July

c) 23 March

d) 25 December