Q. ________ are defined as the mass movement of rock, debris or Earth down a slope.

Correct Answer

Landslide

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Gondwana coal is a laminated, bituminous coal. 2. Gondwana coal is completely free from moisture, sulphur and phosphorus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. The Himalayas were formed due to ________
    A)Folding of the earth's crust
    B)Internal pressure of two large land forms
    C)Faulting of the earth's crust
    D)Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys
    Answer: Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys
  • Q. Which one of the following countries has the largest known reserves of oil ?
    A)Iraq
    B)Kuwait
    C)Iran
    D)Nigeria
    Answer: Kuwait
  • Q. In India the problem of utilisation of agricultural wastes is in
    A)Conversion of starch into alcohol
    B)Conversion of cellulose into sugar
    C)Conversion of bran into molasses
    D)Conversion of sugar into carbohydrates
    Answer: Conversion of cellulose into sugar
  • Q. The longest of all the Indus tributaries is the
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Beas
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Chenab
  • Q. In the earliest days when life originated on earth, the atmosphere contained ________
    A)Oxygen in fixed form
    B)Free oxygen
    C)No oxygen
    D)Oxygen bound to carbon
    Answer: Oxygen bound to carbon
  • Q. Latex is a name for
    A)Crude rubber
    B)A milk product
    C)Latent heat
    D)Refined honey
    Answer: Crude rubber
  • Q. “Golan Heights” belonging to a country A were captured by a country B. The countries A and B are ________
    A)Syria and Israel
    B)Tibet and China
    C)Russia and Japan
    D)Iran and Iraq
    Answer: Syria and Israel
  • Q. Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India?
    A)Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
    B)The undulating relief and hard rocks
    C)Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure
    D)There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season
    Answer: Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
  • Q. The retreating monsoon withdraws from the ________
    A)North-east India to the west coast
    B)West coast to the east coast
    C)North to the south
    D)North-west India to Bengal
    Answer: North-west India to Bengal
  • Q. The lake Ontario and St. Lawrence of USA and Canada lie to the south-east of
    A)Atlantic Ocean
    B)Hudson Bay
    C)Labrador Sea
    D)New Found land
    Answer: Hudson Bay
  • Q. The Idukki hydroelectric plant la on the river
    A)Periyar
    B)Godavari
    C)Krishna
    D)Tungabhadra
    Answer: Periyar
  • Q. Which of the following generally produces the largest quantity of oranges?
    A)Brazil
    B)U.S.A
    C)Spain
    D)China
    Answer: Brazil
  • Q. Which of the following is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir?
    A)Saffron
    B)Coconut
    C)Palm
    D)Jute
    Answer: Saffron
  • Q. Which one of the following organisations is responsible for publishing topographical sheets?
    A)Indian Meteorological Department (I.M.D.)
    B)Geological Survey of India (G.S.I.)
    C)National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (N.A.T.M.O.)
    D)Survey of India (S.O.I.)
    Answer: Survey of India (S.O.I.)
  • Q. What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. Which of these statements are correct? 1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)2, 3, and 4
    D)1, 2, 3, and 4
    Answer: 2, 3, and 4
  • Q. In India, the highest rainfall occurs along:
    A)The Eastern ghat
    B)The West Coast, North-East and hills of Meghalaya
    C)Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas
    D)The Aravali
    Answer: The West Coast, North-East and hills of Meghalaya
  • Q. Unlike other parts of the Indian Coast, fishing industry has not developed along the Saurashtra coast because
    A)the sea water is relatively more saline
    B)there are few indentions suitable for fishing
    C)of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
    D)of industrial development leading to widespread pollution of coastal area
    Answer: of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
  • Q. India’s population growth is characterized by
    A)An increase in the birth rate and declining death rate
    B)An increase in rate of death
    C)An increase in ratio of females
    D)Increasing number of old people
    Answer: An increase in the birth rate and declining death rate

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