physiography geomorphology of india section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements with regard to rainfall in India is/are correct?

1. Most of the rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon.
2. In South India, rainfall decreases away from the Eastern Ghats.

a) Only 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 1

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. Himalayan mountain chain was part of Laurasia or Angaraland geological divisions.
2. Peninsular India was part of Gondwanaland of Geological divisions.

a) Only 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 1

Question : 3

India is divided into how many Natural Territories?

a) 6

b) 7

c) 8

d) 4

Question : 4

Indian desert is called

a) Sahara

b) Thar

c) Atacama

d) Gobi

Question : 5

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

a) Lipulekh - Uttarakhand

b) Rohtang - Himachal Pradesh

c) Palghat – Kerala

d) Nathu La - Arunachal Pradesh

Question : 6

Where does India rank in area among the countries of the world?

a) Sixth

b) Seventh

c) Eighth

d) Fifth