physiography geomorphology of india section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements with regard to cold waves in the winter season in northern India:

1. There is a lack of maritime influence.
2. Northern India is nearer to the Himalayan region.
3. Air mass comes from polar regions to northern India.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 only

Question : 2

‘You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because ..... used to be Danish out post. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beach front is a quaint gem’. The place referred to in this quotation lies on the

a) Kerala Coast

b) Karnataka Coast

c) Goa Coast

d) Tamil Nadu Coast

Question : 3

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

a) Nathu La — Arunachal Pradesh

b) Rohtang — Himachal Pradesh

c) Palghat — Kerala

d) Lipulekh — Uttarakhand

Question : 4

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

a) The Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats

b) Tapti river lies to the South of Satpura

c) The Narmada and the Tapti river valleys are said to be old rift valleys

d) The Western Ghats are relatively high in their Northern region

Question : 5

Which of the following city is/are located on Western coast of India?

1. Janjira
2. Udupi
3. Auroville
4. Tuticorin

a) 2 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 6

Why is Dhanbad and densely inhabited district of Chhotanagpur plateau?

a) Availability of coal, iron ore, mica, copper etc.

b) Development of mining industries and industrialization

c) All of the above

d) Fertile soil and irrigational facilities by canals from the Damodar