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

Question : 1

Consider the following statements The South-West monsoon originates in India due to

1. low pressure in the Punjab plain.
2. high pressure in areas South of India
3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current.
4. the Himalayas.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 2

Select from the code given below the correct locational sequence of the following hills proceeding from South to North.

1. Satmala Hills
2. Kaimur Hills
3. Pir Panjal Range
4. Naga Hills

a) 1, 2, 4, 3

b) 1, 2, 3, 4

c) 4, 3, 2, 1

d) 2, 3, 1, 4

Question : 3

The standard time of India is

a) $4 1/2$ hours behind of GMT

b) 4 hours ahead of GMT

c) $5 1/2$ hours behind GMT

d) $5 1/2$ hours ahead of GMT

Question : 4

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

a) Kodaikanal - Palani Hills

b) Ootacamund - Nilgiri Hills

c) Shimla - Pir Panjal Range

d) Mount Abu - Aravalli Hills

Question : 5

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

a) Meghalaya

b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) West Bengal

d) Sikkim

Question : 6

Which of the following is largest glacier?

a) Baltoro

b) Chogo Lungma

c) Biafo

d) Siachen