geomorphology & earth landforms section 8 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 36 [UPPCS (Pre) 2015]

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. Sabankaya 1. Italy
b. Mount Etna 2. Peru
c. Colima 3. Indonesia
d. Merapi 4. Mexico
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 1 4 3

b) 3 1 4 2

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 3 2 1 4

Answer: (a)

Question : 37 [SSC CGL (CBE) 2016]

A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called

a) Flood Plain

b) Delta

c) Dune

d) Levee

Answer: (d)

A levee, dike, dyke or flood bank is a broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods.

Levees are usually parallel to the way the river flows, so levees can help direct the flow of the river. Levees can also be artificially created or reinforced.

Question : 38 [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1999]

The Mountain range which is different from the others is

a) Appalachian

b) The Alps

c) The Himalayas

d) The Andes

Answer: (a)

Question : 39 [PCS (Pre) 2013]

Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils?

a) Shale

b) Conglomerate

c) Sandstone

d) Granite

Answer: (d)

Question : 40

The factor that determines the water holding capacity of rock debris is its 

  1. porosity
  2. texture
  3. structure
  4. permeability

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) All of these

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

Factors that determine the water holding capacity of rock debris are its porosity, texture and structure.

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