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

Question : 1

The standard time of a country differs from the GMT in multiples of—

a) One hour

b) Half hour

c) Four minutes

d) Two hours

Question : 2

Which one of the following would have happened if the Himalayas did not exist?

a) Coastal India would have experienced Mediterranean climate

b) North Indian plain would have been much cooler in winter

c) North western part of India would have experienced humid condition

d) Monsoon rains would have taken place in winter months

Question : 3

Where did a major earthquake take place in India in 1999?

a) Jabalpur

b) Chamoli

c) Uttar Kashi

d) Latur

Question : 4

Statement I: India’s offshore and deep-sea fish catch is very poor considering the marine potential.
Statement II: Indian coast does not have many gulfs, bays, estuaries and backwaters.

a) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

b) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

c) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

d) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Question : 5

Which one of the following statements is correct?

a) Himalayas are the oldest mountains

b) Himalayas belong to the Caledonian mountain system

c) Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed.

d) One Himalayas were formed due to faulting of the earth’s crust

Question : 6

The Kulu Valley is situated between

a) Ranjoti and Nag Tibba

b) Lesser Himalayas and Siwalik

c) Dhauladhar and Pirpanjal

d) Ladakh and Pirpanjal