physiography geomorphology of india section 10 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar group of islands?

a) Mount Thuillier

b) Mount Diavolo

c) Mount Koyale

d) Saddle Peak

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

a) 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Question : 3

The Southernmost point of India ‘Indira Point’ is in

a) Chhota Nicobar

b) Great Nicobar

c) Kar Nicobar Island

d) Tamil Nadu

Question : 4

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below.
Assertion (A):
All rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial.
Reason (R):
Himalayas receive much of their precipitation from South-Western monsoon.
Code

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) (A) is true, but (R) is false

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true

d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question : 5

The Indian Standard Time Meridian does not pass through

a) Chhattisgarh

b) Maharashtra

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Andhra Pradesh

Question : 6

Which of the following states does not form its boundary with Bangladesh?

a) Nagaland

b) Meghalaya

c) Mizoram

d) Assam