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

Question : 1

In India, how many States share the coastline?

a) 8

b) 9

c) 10

d) 7

Question : 2

The pass located in Himachal Pradesh is

a) Zojila

b) Nathula

c) Jelepla

d) Shipkila

Question : 3

Examine the map of Jammu and Kashmir given below. The mountain ranges marked 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively.

a) Karakoram, Pir Panjal, Zanskar and Ladakh

b) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal

c) Ladakh, Pir Panjal, Karakoram and Zanskar

d) Ladakh, Zanskar, Karakoram and Pir Panjal

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

The basic reason of winter rainfall in northwestern part of India is

a) trade wind

b) retreating of monsoon

c) western disturbances

d) south-west monsoon