geomorphology & earth landforms section 7 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts
Geomorphology & Earth landforms PRACTICE TEST [10 - EXERCISES]
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Question : 1
Consider the following statements about mountains passes:
- Passes are often found just above the source of a river, constituting a drainage divide.
- Passes provide a route between two mountain tops with a minimum of descent.
- The top of the pass is not suitable for building, as it does not have any flat ground.
a) 1 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Answer »Answer: (b)
The mountain pass is a route, through a mountain range over a ridge. Passes provide a route between two mountains tops with a minimum of descent. Passes are often found just above the sources of a river, constituting a drainage divide.
The top of a pass is frequently the only flat ground in the area, a high vantage points, so it is often a preferred site for building.
Question : 3 [SSC IT 2009]
The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with
a) Cyclones
b) Earthquakes
c) Landslides
d) Volcanoes
Answer »Answer: (b)
Epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates. Epicentral distance is used in calculating seismic magnitudes developed by Richter and Gutenberg.
Question : 4 [IAS (Pre) 1999]
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I | List II |
(Volcano) | (Country) |
a. Mount Rainier | 1. Italy |
b. Etna | 2. Mexico |
c. Paricutin | 3. Philippines |
d. Taal | 4. U.S.A. |
a) 2 1 4 3
b) 4 2 1 3
c) 4 3 2 1
d) 4 1 2 3
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 5 [NDA 2008-II]
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of
a) bauxite and mica
b) precious stones and building materials
c) copper and uranium
d) iron ore and manganese
Answer »Answer: (b)
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of precious stones and building materials. The system derives its name from the Vindhyan hills where its rocks are prominently exposed.
It forms a dividing line between the Ganga Plain and the Deccan. The main rocks of the Vindhyan system are coarse, medium and fine-textured sandstones, shales and limestones. The Vindhyan system of rocks bear out precious stones, ornamental stones, diamonds, building materials, and raw materials for cement, lime, glass and chemical industries
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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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» Minerals & Energy Resources of India
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» Industries & Trade in India
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» Transportation & Ports System of India
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