physiography geomorphology of india section 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is the correct order of the Himalayan Ranges from South to North in the Western section?

a) Shivalik - Lesser Himalaya - Great Himalaya

b) Lesser Himalaya - Great Himalaya - Shivalik

c) Shivalik - Great Himalaya - Lesser Himalaya

d) Great Himalaya - Lesser Himalaya - Shivalik

Question : 2

Which one among the following is the coral group of islands of India?

a) Nicobar

b) Minicoy

c) Lakshadweep

d) Andaman

Question : 3

Veliconda group of low hills is a structural part of

a) Western Ghats

b) Eastern Ghats.

c) Cardamom Hills

d) Nilgiri Hills

Question : 4

The mountains which are not a part of the Himalayan chain:

a) Kunlun

b) Karakoram

c) Hindukush

d) Aravalli

Question : 5

Statement I: The Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh receives copious snowfall during winter.
Statement II: The Kullu Valley receives moisture-bearing wind of the Western Disturbances during winter.

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 : 6

Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun ?

a) Chennai

b) Thiruvanthapuram

c) Srinagar

d) Mumbai