MCQ for geography-2

by Vajiram & Ravi

26-08-2023

02:05 PM

1.

Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Cirque’?

  • A

    These are the elongated deposits along the bank of the river.

  • B

    These are created triangular shaped depositional features created by the flow of water on the slopes

  • C

    These are the glacial feature created by the movement of the glaciers on the slope.

  • D

    These are created by large deposits of the fine sediments at the mouth of the rivers.

2.

Consider the following statements with reference to gorges:

1. They are deep and narrow ‘V’ shaped valleys.

2. It is a result of depositional activity of the river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

3.

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Soil Erosion

Characteristics

1.

Splash Erosion

force of rain drop

2.

Rills

layered removal of the soils

3.

Gully erosion

elongated routes for soil transport

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    Soil Erosion

  • B

    1.

  • C

    2.

  • D

    3.

4.

Consider the following pairs:

1. Igneous Rocks — solidified from magma and lava.

2. Sedimentary Rocks — formed out of existing rocks undergoing recrystallization.

3. Metamorphic Rocks — the result of deposition of fragments of rocks.

Which of the following rock types and the processes proceeding to its formation are correctly matched?

  • A

    1, 2 and 3

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    1 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

5.

Consider the following statement with reference to Diastrophism:

1. It involves mountain building through severe folding and affects long and narrow belts of the earth’s crust.

2. It involves uplift or warping of large parts of the earth’s crust.

3. Epierogenesis and orogenesis are the part of Diastrophism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

6.

Consider the following statements:

1. Window is a bridge shaped landform created by Aeolian Erosion.

2. Badland topography is more common in arid areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

7.

Consider the following statement with reference to drainage patterns:

1. Dendritic pattern of drainage is supported by gentle slope and sedimentary rocks.

2. Radial pattern in India is found in the Amarkantak plateau.

3. Trellis pattern of drainage exist in region of hardrocks.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

8.

Which of the following factors influence process of physical /Mechanical weathering processes?

1. Rock type

2. Freeze and thaw

3. Expansion forces due to temperature changes

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 2 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

9.

Which of the following geographical features are not created by river process?

  • A

    Terraces

  • B

    Sills

  • C

    Gulley

  • D

    Meanders

10.

Which of the following is not an aspect of fluvial erosion action of rivers?

  • A

    Downcutting

  • B

    Attrition

  • C

    Hydration

  • D

    Breaker