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

Question : 1

Which of the following divides India into northern and Southern parts?

a) Tropic of cancer

b) Tropic of capricorn

c) Arctic circle

d) Equator

Question : 2

Consider the following pairs. Hills Region

1. Cardamom - Coromandel Hills Coast
2. Kaimur Hills - Konkan Coast
3. Mahadeo - Central India Hills
4. Mikir Hills - North-East India

a) 2 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 3

Which of the following statements with regard to the expansion of the desert in Rajasthan is/are correct?

1. The predominant wind direction in Rajasthan in North-East to South-West, so the tendency for desertification has been more in that direction.
2. The Thar desert is dominantly a monsoon driven sand desert where wind erosion is a major problem during the summer months. While the Aravali range is a major barrier in the spread of the desert, rampant mining creating cuts in the range is leading to the spread of the desert.

a) Only 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 1

Question : 4

If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

a) 7

b) 8

c) 9

d) 6

Question : 5

Which of the following Passes lead to Leh?

a) Shipki La

b) Chumbi Valley

c) Banihal

d) Zozila

Question : 6

Which one of the following peaks is the highest?

a) Kanchenjunga

b) Godwin Austin

c) Nanga Parbat

d) Nanda Devi