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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which part of the Himalayas has the maximum stretch from east to West ?

a) Assam Himalayas

b) Punjab Himalayas

c) Nepal Himalayas

d) Kumaun Himalayas

Question : 3

As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which one of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal?

a) Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am)

b) Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah)(Aw)

c) Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg)

d) Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw)

Question : 4

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 : 5

Chhotanagpur Plateau

a) is a pitfall

b) is a foothill

c) is a plain subland

d) is a front sloping

Question : 6

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