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Question : 16 [SSC CML 2002]
The main cause of recurring flood is
a) Silting of river beds
b) Soil erosion
c) All of the above
d) Deforestation
Answer »Answer: (c)
Floods are caused by a variety of factors, both natural and man-made. Apart from soil erosion and silting of river beds which force the water of rivers/ streams to spill over, deforestation has lately been a key factor in fostering recurrent floods.
The presence of trees act as checks against water flow and in turn, protect the underlying soil from getting eroded and then getting washed away.
Question : 19
With reference to the development of a River Valley consider the following statements and choose the correct one.
- In the upper course of a river, there is the maximum gradient of the slope. In this part, the river has maximum erosive capacity. There is more down cutting than lateral cutting.
- In the middle course the erosion and the deposition capacity of the river are almost equal. In this part, the river flows relatively with mild velocity.
- In the lower course, the river runs at a slow speed or is slow-paced. Its chief work is deposition.
a) 1 and 3
b) 1 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Answer »Answer: (c)
In the upper course, there are features of the youthful stage. The landforms of erosion include deep valleys, gorges, canyon, waterfalls, rapids.
Interlocking spurs etc. In the middle course, the landforms like alluvial fans, meanders and ox-bow lakes are formed. In the lower course landforms found include flood plains, natural levees, delta etc. which are all landforms of deposition and show old age.
Question : 20 [PSC (Pre) 2019]
Regarding sedimentary rocks which of the following statements is true?
a) These rocks are deposited in layers
b) These are such rocks whose structure depend on temperature and pressure
c) These rocks cannot be formed in water
d) These rocks are crystal
Answer »Answer: (a)
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indian geography mcq CATEGORIES
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» Nature & Scope of Geography
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» Universe, solar system and Astronomy
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» Geomorphology & Earth landforms
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» Atmosphere & Climatology
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» Hydrosphere & Oceanography
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» Pedology or Soil & Agriculture
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» Ecology & Bio geography
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» World Physical Geography
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» World Human Geography (Population)
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» World Economic Geography (Industry, Trade, Transportation & Agriculture)
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» World Country, Capital, Area, Currency, Parliament, Religion, New & old name of country
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» Physiography & Geomorphology of India
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» Indian Drainage, Irrigation and Rivers & River Projects
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» Indian Climate
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» Ecology, Environment, Forest, Naturals vegetations of India & National Park of India
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» Indian Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
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» Industries & Trade in India
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» Transportation & Ports System of India
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