physiography geomorphology of india section 1 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 21 [UPPCS (Mains) 2007]

Why is Dhanbad and densely inhabited district of Chhotanagpur plateau?

a) Availability of coal, iron ore, mica, copper etc.

b) Development of mining industries and industrialization

c) All of the above

d) Fertile soil and irrigational facilities by canals from the Damodar

Question : 22

Which of the following city is/are located on Western coast of India?

1. Janjira
2. Udupi
3. Auroville
4. Tuticorin

a) 2 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 23 [PSC (Pre) 2019]

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

a) The Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats

b) Tapti river lies to the South of Satpura

c) The Narmada and the Tapti river valleys are said to be old rift valleys

d) The Western Ghats are relatively high in their Northern region

Question : 24 [PCS (Pre) 2011]

Which of the following is the highest mountain on Earth?

a) Kanchenjunga

b) Lhotse

c) Makalu

d) Mount Everest

Question : 25

Consider the following statements with regard to cold waves in the winter season in northern India:

1. There is a lack of maritime influence.
2. Northern India is nearer to the Himalayan region.
3. Air mass comes from polar regions to northern India.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 only