physiography geomorphology of india section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements :

1. In the coastal regions, the land breeze blows over to the sea during night.
2. In the coastal regions, during night, the air over the sea is warmer than the air over land.

a) Only 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 1

Question : 2

How much is the difference between Indian Standard Time (I.S.T.) and Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.)?

a) +5½ hours

b) – 5½ hours

c) – 4½ hours

d) +4½ hours

Question : 3

Which of the following is referred to as ‘Young Fold Mountains’ ?

a) Nilgiris

b) Himalayas

c) Vindhyas

d) Aravallis

Question : 4

The limit of the territorial water of India extends upto

a) 6 nautical miles from the coast

b) 12 nautical miles from the coast

c) 24 nautical miles from the coast

d) 3 nautical miles from the coast

Question : 5

A large city built on an Indian island is

a) Rameshwaram

b) Port Blair

c) Mumbai

d) Panaj

Question : 6

Which of the following cities is closest to IST (Indian Standard Time) meridian?

a) Sagar

b) Ujjain

c) Hoshangabad

d) Rewa