physiography geomorphology of india section 6 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 21

Which of the following statements with regard to the expansion of the desert in Rajasthan is/are correct?

1. The predominant wind direction in Rajasthan in North-East to South-West, so the tendency for desertification has been more in that direction.
2. The Thar desert is dominantly a monsoon driven sand desert where wind erosion is a major problem during the summer months. While the Aravali range is a major barrier in the spread of the desert, rampant mining creating cuts in the range is leading to the spread of the desert.

a) Only 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 1

Question : 22 [SSC SIG 2006]

Which part of the Himalayas has the maximum stretch from east to West ?

a) Assam Himalayas

b) Punjab Himalayas

c) Nepal Himalayas

d) Kumaun Himalayas

Question : 23 [UK-PSC 2016]

As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which one of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal?

a) Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am)

b) Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah)(Aw)

c) Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg)

d) Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw)

Question : 24

Consider the following statements The South-West monsoon originates in India due to

1. low pressure in the Punjab plain.
2. high pressure in areas South of India.
3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current.
4. the Himalayas.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 25 [PCS (Pre) 2016]

Consider the following relief features.

1. Mahadev Range
2. Maikal Range
3. Chhotanagpur Plateau
4. Khasi Hills

a) 4, 3, 2, 1

b) 2, 3, 4, 1

c) 1, 3, 2, 4

d) 1, 2, 3, 4