Geography Political Geography in India

Q. Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan?

A
Wind deposition
B
Wind erosion
C
Erosion by water
D
Mechanical weathering

Correct Answer

Wind deposition

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which one among the following is a correct sequence of production of coal in the Indian States in descending order ?
    A)Jharkhand - West Bengal - Meghalaya - Madhya Pradesh
    B)Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya
    C)West Bengal - Madhya Pradesh - Jharkhand - Meghalaya
    D)Madhya Pradesh - Jharkhand - West Bengal - Meghalaya
    Answer: Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya
  • Q. Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ?
    A)The west coast has little indentation except towards the south
    B)The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain
    C)The eastern coast has a wide plain with well-developed deltas of the major rivers
    D)The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
    Answer: The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
  • Q. Extensive mechanized wheat cultivation is carried out in
    A)Equatorial regions
    B)Tropical Savannas
    C)Temperate grasslands
    D)Mediterranean lands
    Answer: Temperate grasslands
  • Q. The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because of ________
    A)Large number of both summer and winter tourist centres
    B)Ready source of timber and water power
    C)Natural passes facilitating easy movement
    D)Rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
    Answer: Rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
  • Q. The wet hill forest are found in the ________
    A)Nilgiris
    B)Aravallis
    C)Mahadev Hills
    D)Satpura Hills
    Answer: Nilgiris
  • Q. Katchatheevu Island was ceded by India to which country in 1974?
    A)Indonesia
    B)Sri Lanka
    C)Maldives
    D)Myanmar
    Answer: Sri Lanka
  • Q. Which one among the following is the type of the Comoros Islands which lie in the Indian Ocean between Northern Madagascar and the African Coast?
    A)Eolian deposited
    B)Volcanic
    C)Glacial eroded
    D)Folded
    Answer: Volcanic
  • Q. The term ‘transhumance’ means
    A)Moving over to another neighbouring country
    B)The practice of moving to a new clearing in the forest every few years
    C)The seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
    D)Moving from place to place in search of work
    Answer: The seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
  • Q. The topography of plateau is best for
    A)Mining
    B)Farming
    C)Forestry
    D)Hydropower generation
    Answer: Mining
  • Q. Country peopled almost by migration is
    A)Australia
    B)The USA
    C)Brazil
    D)Hawaii
    Answer: Australia
  • Q. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure.
    A)2 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 3 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3 only
  • Q. In the Himalayas the melting or the snow is more on the
    A)Eastern slopes
    B)Southern slopes
    C)Northern slopes
    D)Western slopes
    Answer: Southern slopes
  • Q. Which one of the following is correct? Benguela current flows ________
    A)Off Spanish and North African coast
    B)Along Brazilian coast
    C)Off Southwest African coast
    D)Along West coast of United States
    Answer: Off Southwest African coast
  • Q. The Western Ghats are also known as:
    A)Greater Mountain range
    B)The Sahyadris
    C)Sivalik Range
    D)Satpuda Range
    Answer: The Sahyadris
  • Q. Which of the following is an organic rock?
    A)Granite
    B)Marble
    C)Coal
    D)Slate
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duncan Passage located?
    A)Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island
    B)South Andaman and Little Andaman
    C)Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Island
    D)Little Nicobar Island and Great Nicobar Island
    Answer: Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Island
  • Q. Where is Jawaharlal Nehru Port?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Paradip
    C)Kochin
    D)Kolkata
    Answer: Mumbai
  • Q. Amongst the following, which is the largest island?
    A)Borneo
    B)England
    C)Japan
    D)New Guinea
    Answer: New Guinea
  • Q. Winds and air currents differ in the aspect that ________
    A)The winds blow on lands while air currents blow over seas and oceans
    B)Air currents blow much faster than winds
    C)Air currents are always moisture laden while the winds are usually dry
    D)Winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air
    Answer: Winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air
  • Q. The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in
    A)West Asia
    B)Pakistan
    C)Bay of Bengal
    D)Himalayas
    Answer: West Asia

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