physiography geomorphology of india section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following is correct? The Palghat Gap serves inland communications from

a) Chennai to Kochi

b) Pune to Mumbai

c) Bangaluru to Mangalore

d) Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram

Question : 2

Which of the following is largest glacier?

a) Baltoro

b) Chogo Lungma

c) Biafo

d) Siachen

Question : 3

Which one of the following Indian states does not share border with Bhutan?

a) Meghalaya

b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) West Bengal

d) Sikkim

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding formation of landforms in India.

1. Structurally, the Meghalaya plateau is an extended part of the Deccan plateau.
2. The Valley of Kashmir was formed in a synclinorium.
3. The Gangetic plain was formed in a fore deep.
4. The Himalayas originated as a result of triangular convergence of the Indian plate, the European plate and the Chinese plate.

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

a) 8

b) 7

c) 9

d) 6

Question : 6

Which of the following passes is in Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Rohtang Pass

b) Bara Lachan Pass

c) Shipki La Pass

d) Bomdila Pass