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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 37]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
The Himalayan mountains are dissected by many fast flowing rivers which are in youthful stage. Which of the following Landforms are formed by these fast flowing rivers?
- V-Shaped valleys
- Gorges
- Waterfalls
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Himalayas along with other peninsular mountains are young, weak and flexible in their geological structure unlike the rigid and stable Peninsular Block. Consequently, they are still subjected to the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces, resulting in the development of faults, folds and thrust plains.
The Himalayas are tectonic in origin, dissected by fast- flowing rivers which are in their youthful stage. Therefore, various landforms like gorges, V shaped valleys, rapids, waterfalls, etc. are indicative of this stage. These are formed both due to the speed of the rivers as well as the weak geological structure.
Hence all the statements are correct
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Solution (c)
The Himalayas along with other peninsular mountains are young, weak and flexible in their geological structure unlike the rigid and stable Peninsular Block. Consequently, they are still subjected to the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces, resulting in the development of faults, folds and thrust plains.
The Himalayas are tectonic in origin, dissected by fast- flowing rivers which are in their youthful stage. Therefore, various landforms like gorges, V shaped valleys, rapids, waterfalls, etc. are indicative of this stage. These are formed both due to the speed of the rivers as well as the weak geological structure.
Hence all the statements are correct
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Srinagar is located on the Banks of Jhelum River
- Jhelum River in the Kashmir valley though is in mature state, it doesn’t form any meanders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Srinagar is located on the banks of the Jhelum River. The Jhelum has its source in a spring at Verinag in the south-eastern part of the Kashmir Valley.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Jhelum River in the Kashmir valley presents an interesting feature – Though it is still in youthful stage, it forms meanders. Typically, the meanders are associated with the evolution of fluvial Landform.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Srinagar is located on the banks of the Jhelum River. The Jhelum has its source in a spring at Verinag in the south-eastern part of the Kashmir Valley.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Jhelum River in the Kashmir valley presents an interesting feature – Though it is still in youthful stage, it forms meanders. Typically, the meanders are associated with the evolution of fluvial Landform.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched:
Mountain pass :: Range
- Zoji La :: Great Himalayas
- Banihal pass :: Zanskar
- Photu La :: PirPanjal
- Khardung La :: Ladakh
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (a)
Mountain pass :: Range
- Zoji La :: Great Himalayas
- Banihal pass :: PirPanjal
- Photu La :: Zanskar
- Khardung La :: Ladakh
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Solution (a)
Mountain pass :: Range
- Zoji La :: Great Himalayas
- Banihal pass :: PirPanjal
- Photu La :: Zanskar
- Khardung La :: Ladakh
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
- The Peninsular rivers have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area
- The Himalayan Rivers are characterized by broad and shallow valleys whereas peninsular Rivers are characterized by narrow and deep valleys.
- Most of the Himalayan rivers are in their mature stage where as the peninsular rivers are in youthful stage.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
The Peninsular Rivers have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The Himalayan rivers flow through deep V – shaped valleys called gorges. These gorges have been carved out by down cutting carried on side by side with the uplift of the Himalayas.
The Peninsular Rivers flow in comparatively shallow valleys. These are more or less completely graded valleys. The rivers have little erosional activity to perform.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The Himalayan Rivers flow across the young fold mountains and are still in a youthful stage. The Peninsular Rivers have been flowing in one of the oldest plateaus of the world and have reached maturity
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The Peninsular Rivers have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The Himalayan rivers flow through deep V – shaped valleys called gorges. These gorges have been carved out by down cutting carried on side by side with the uplift of the Himalayas.
The Peninsular Rivers flow in comparatively shallow valleys. These are more or less completely graded valleys. The rivers have little erosional activity to perform.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The Himalayan Rivers flow across the young fold mountains and are still in a youthful stage. The Peninsular Rivers have been flowing in one of the oldest plateaus of the world and have reached maturity
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Indian Standard meridian 82.5° East passes through which of the following states
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Tamilnadu
- Odisha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The 82˚5’ E longitude is taken as the Standard Time Meridian of India. It passes through the following states
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhatisgarh
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh.
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Solution (a)
The 82˚5’ E longitude is taken as the Standard Time Meridian of India. It passes through the following states
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhatisgarh
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the below statements with regard to Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats:
- The mean height of the Western Ghats is more than that of Eastern Ghats.
- The Eastern Ghats do not form a continuous chain like the Western Ghats.
- The Eastern Ghats average width is less than that of Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Western Ghats average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea-level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 meters above sea level.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Western Ghats is continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
The Western Ghats average width is 50 to 80 km. But Eastern Ghats width varies from 100 to 200 km.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Western Ghats average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea-level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 meters above sea level.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Western Ghats is continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
The Western Ghats average width is 50 to 80 km. But Eastern Ghats width varies from 100 to 200 km.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which among the following is/are the extensions of Peninsular plateau?
- Rajmahal hills
- Gir range
- Karbi-Anglong
- Cardamom hills
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (d)
Delhi ridge in the northwest, (extension of Aravalis), the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the south constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau. However, an extension of this is also seen in the northeast, in the form of Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau.
Hence all the given statements are extensions of peninsular plateau.
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Solution (d)
Delhi ridge in the northwest, (extension of Aravalis), the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the south constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau. However, an extension of this is also seen in the northeast, in the form of Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau.
Hence all the given statements are extensions of peninsular plateau.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Why Western Ghats in Karnataka receive more monsoon rainfall than Maharashtra and Kerala?
- Due to continuous topography of the Ghats in Karnataka.
- Due to the greater width of the mountains in Karnataka.
- Mountains of Karnataka have very steep slopes.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (a)
Western Ghats in Karnataka receive more monsoon rainfall than Maharashtra and Kerala.
The continuous mountain range presents a greater barrier to rain-bearing winds than a range comprising isolated mountains with gaps in between where the winds can easily pass to the leeward side.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Due to the greater width of the mountains, the rain bearing winds have to necessarily travel a longer distance and have more time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as rainfall, resulting in higher rainfall.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
The slope of the mountain in Karnataka has a direct bearing on the possibility of precipitation. This is borne out by the Ghats of Karnataka where the mountains are gently sloping, compared to the steep slopes of the Ghats in Maharashtra and Kerala.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Western Ghats in Karnataka receive more monsoon rainfall than Maharashtra and Kerala.
The continuous mountain range presents a greater barrier to rain-bearing winds than a range comprising isolated mountains with gaps in between where the winds can easily pass to the leeward side.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Due to the greater width of the mountains, the rain bearing winds have to necessarily travel a longer distance and have more time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as rainfall, resulting in higher rainfall.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
The slope of the mountain in Karnataka has a direct bearing on the possibility of precipitation. This is borne out by the Ghats of Karnataka where the mountains are gently sloping, compared to the steep slopes of the Ghats in Maharashtra and Kerala.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Aravallis?
- They are the oldest mountain ranges of India.
- Aravalli is an example of block mountains.
- Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of Aravalli range.
- Aravalli hills lie perpendicular to the direction of monsoon winds causing heavy rainfall in eastern Rajasthan.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
Aravalli hills are the oldest mountain ranges of India.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Aravalli range is an old folded mountain range.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of Aravalli range.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Aravalli hills lie parallel to the monsoon winds causing no interception hence very little rainfall.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Aravalli hills are the oldest mountain ranges of India.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Aravalli range is an old folded mountain range.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of Aravalli range.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Aravalli hills lie parallel to the monsoon winds causing no interception hence very little rainfall.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the statements given below is/are not true with respect to the western coastal plain?
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Solution (d)
Western coastal plain is an example of submerged coastal plain (not emergent). It provides natural conditions for development of ports.
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Solution (d)
Western coastal plain is an example of submerged coastal plain (not emergent). It provides natural conditions for development of ports.
