Geomorphology UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Geomorphology MCQ Questions


1.
An artificial satellite orbiting around the earth does not fall down .This is so because the attraction of earth
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 does not exist at such distance.
B.
is neutralised by the attraction of the moon.
C.
Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion.
D.
Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.
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ANSWER :
D. Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.
2.
What is the difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 1 and 3 only
3.
The Brahmaputra,Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches.Of these rivers,Brahmaputra makes a"U" turn in its course to flow into india. This "U" turn is due to
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 Uplift of folded Himalayan series.
B.
Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas 
C.
 Geo-tectonic disturbance in the  tertiary folded mountain chains.
D.
 Both (a) and (b) above
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ANSWER :
B. Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas 
4.
When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 2 and 4 only
C.
3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
5.
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Region Feature
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Abyssinian Plateau: Arabia
B.
Atlas Mountains: North-Western Africa
C.
Guiana Highlands: South-Western Africa
D.
Okavango Basin: Patagonia
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ANSWER :
B. Atlas Mountains: North-Western Africa
6.
The Narmada River flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhya's and the Sapura's.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
B.
2 and 3
C.
1 and 3
D.
None
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only