MOUNTAIN MCQS SET 06

MOUNTAIN MCQS SET 06

1.Which of the following is/are true about Darjeeling, Shimla and Himalayas?
1. It is known for Duar formations.
2. Various types of orchids are famous here.
3. Higher reaches are inhabited by Lepcha tribes.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 2 and 3
d.1,2 and 3
Answer: d
 

2. Which of the following is/are important rivers of Arunachal Himalayas?
1. Kangtu
2. Kameng
3. Subansiri
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 2 and 3
d.1,2 and 3
Answer: c
 

3. Which of the following is/are not tribal communities of Arunachal Himalayas?
1. Bhotia
2. Lepcha
3. Nagas
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.1, 2 and 3
d.None
Answer: b
 

4. Which one of the following Himalayas is aligned in North- South direction?
a.Eastern Himalayas
b.Arunachal Himalayas
c.Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
d.Himachal and Uttranchal Himalayas
Answer: a
 

5. Which of the following is/are physiographic significance of Manipur?
1. Loktak lake
2. Molassis basin
3. Barak river
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 2 and 3
d.1,2 and 3
Answer: d
 

6. Consider the following statements
1. Heavy materials of rocks and boulders deposited by river forms Bhabar.
2. Swampy and marshy land facilitating natural vegetation is Bhangar.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a
 

7. Consider the following statements
1. Khadar is old alluvial deposits south of tarai belt.
2. Bhangar is new alluvial deposits south of Tarai belt.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
 

8. Consider the following statements
1. Haryana and Delhi form water divide between Indus and Ganga river system.
2. Brahmaputra river takes 900 turn southward at Dhubri.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
 

9. Consider the following statements
1. Patlands are lavacapped flat land masses subjected to denudation for long period.
2. Karnataka plateau and Malwa plateau are examples of patlands.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
 

10. Which of the following is/are true about peninsular plateau?
1. Elevation of plateau is from west to east.
2. It is the oldest and most stable landmass of India.
3. It is characterised by presence of black soil in western and north western part of India.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 2 and 3
d.1,2 and 3
Answer: d
 

11. Consider the following statements
1. Peninsular plateau has hardily undergone upliftment and submergence.
2. North western part of plateau has complex relief of ravines and gorges.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
 

12. Consider the following statements
1. Deccan plateau is bordered by Delhi ridge in the North West.
2. Peninsular Plateau is bordered by Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in North.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:d