physiography geomorphology of india section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below
Assertion (A):
The Tarai region represents a marsh like landscapes
Reason (R) :
The Tarai region is a zone of seepage where the fine sand, silt and clay are deposited by the emerging streams.
Codes :

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of

Question : 2

The Valley of Kashmir is located on a

a) fault trough

b) plateau

c) plain

d) nappe

Question : 3

Who prepares the topographical maps of India ?

a) Survey of India

b) Defence Ministry

c) Geographical Survey of India

d) Geological Survey of India

Question : 4

‘Saddle peak’ the highest peak of Andaman & Nicobar is located in

a) Middle Andaman

b) Little Andaman

c) North Andaman

d) Great Nicobar

Question : 5

Rohtang pass connects the valleys of

a) Kali and Dholi

b) Kullu and Spiti

c) Jhelam and Ravi

d) Bhagirathi and Alaknanda

Question : 6

The highest peak of Indian Peninsula is

a) Anaimudi

b) Dodabetta

c) Mahabaleshwar

d) Ootakamund