Geomorphology CDS Questions

Geomorphology MCQ Questions

1.
Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in the world?
A.
Kanchenjunga
B.
K2 (Godwin Austen)
C.
Mount Kilimanjaro
D.
Mount Everest
ANSWER :
D. Mount Everest
2.
Mountains formed by the upliftment and folding of sedimentary rock strata are called:
A.
Residual mountains
B.
Volcanic mountains
C.
Fold mountains
D.
Block mountains
ANSWER :
C. Fold mountains
3.
The Himalayas are an example of which type of mountain?
A.
Block mountains
B.
Dome mountains
C.
Volcanic mountains
D.
Fold mountains
ANSWER :
D. Fold mountains
4.
Block mountains are formed due to:
A.
Folding of sedimentary rocks
B.
Accumulation of volcanic lava
C.
Faulting in the Earth's crust
D.
Deposition by rivers
ANSWER :
C. Faulting in the Earth's crust
5.
The Black Forest mountains of Germany are an example of:
A.
Fold mountains
B.
Volcanic mountains
C.
Residual mountains
D.
Block mountains
ANSWER :
D. Block mountains
6.
Mount Kilimanjaro is an example of which type of mountain?
A.
Fold mountain
B.
Residual mountain
C.
Block mountain
D.
Volcanic mountain
ANSWER :
D. Volcanic mountain