Multiple Choice QuestionsWhen endogenetic forces act horizontally from the opposite directions causing compression and tension the resultant landform is a large dome shaped structure , the process is called
Folding
Faulting
Fracturing
Warping
Which one of the following explanations of the origin of pediments was first propounded by A.C.Lawson (1915) ?
Sheet flood deposition
Horizontal erosion
Recession of mountain front
Lateral erosion
ASSERTION (A) : By far the most common and widespread topographic form in a karst terrain is the sinkhole.
REASON (R) : Topographically , a sinkhole is a depression that varies in depth from less than a metre to few hundred metres.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct , but (R) is false.
(A) is false , but (R) is correct.
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LIST I (Books) |
LIST II (Authors) |
| (a) Morphology of the Earth | (i) C.A.King |
| (b) Techniques in Geomorphology | (ii) Jeffreys |
| (c) The Earth | (iii) L.C.King |
| (d) The Unstable Earth | (iv) J.A.Steers |
a-iii , b-i , c-ii , d-iv
a-i , b-ii , c-iii , d-iv
a-iii , b-ii , c-i , d-iv
a-iv , b-i , c-ii , d-iii
Arrange the following concepts in the order in which they appeared. Use the code below :
I. Principle of Uniformitarianism
II. Theory of Continental Drift
III. Dynamic Equilibrium Theory
IV. Convection Current Theory
I , III , IV , II
II , I , IV , III
IV , I , II , III
I , II , IV , III
ASSERTION (A) : Stbale atmospheric condition prevails when environmental lapse rate is less than dry and wet adiabatic lapse rates.
REASON (R) : The parcel of air is warmer than the surreounding environment at all the levels as it descends .
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
The mature stage of thunderstorm is characterized by
strong updrafts and downdrafts
lack of electrical charges
end of precipitation
lack of ice crystals
| LIST I | LIST II |
| (a) Katabatic wind | (i) Warm dry winds moving down the east slopes of Rockies. |
| (b) Chinooks | (ii) Warm dry winds in Southern California. |
| (c) Santa Ana | (iii) Cold air situated over highland area set in motion. |
| (d) Foehn | (iv) Warm dry winds moving down the east slopes of Alps. |
a-2 , b-1 , c-3 , d-4
a-3 , b-1 , c-2 , d-4
a-1 , b-3 , c-4 , d-2
a-4 , b-2 , c-3 , d-1
The idealised global pattern of surface wind from the equator to pole is
doldrums-trade winds-westerlies-easterlies
dolfrums-westerlies-trade winds-easterlies
doldrums-easterlies-trade winds-westerlies
doldrums-trade winds-easterlies-westerlies
The marine influence upon climate results into
increase in annual rainfall
increase in aridity
increase in annual temperature range
decrease in annual temperature range
