physiography geomorphology of india section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Southernmost point of India is

a) Rameshwaram

b) Indira Point

c) Point Calimere

d) Kanyakumari

Question : 2

Which of the following statements regarding southwest monsoon in India is/are correct?

1. Monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first
2. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south-west monsoon
3. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south

a) I and II only

b) III only

c) I and III only

d) I, II and III

Question : 3

The Greater Himalayas is otherwise called as

a) Sahyadri

b) Assam Himalayas

c) Siwaliks

d) Himadri

Question : 4

If the Sun rises at Tirap in Arunachal Pradesh at 5.00 am (IST), then what time (IST) the Sun will rise in Kandla in Gujarat?

a) About 6.00 a.m.

b) About 7.00 a.m.

c) About 7.30 a.m.

d) About 5.30 a.m.

Question : 5

What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the NorthWestern part of India?

1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high pressure area.
2. The Northern plain would become cold.
3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time.
4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms.

a) 2 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) All of these

d) 1 and 2

Question : 6

India’s area is about.....times larger than Pakistan.

a) 4

b) 6

c) 9

d) 3