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This section includes 67 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physical Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Quartzite is metamorphosed from |
| A. | Limestone |
| B. | Obsidian |
| C. | Sandstone |
| D. | Shale |
| Answer» D. Shale | |
| 2. |
Black forest mountain is an example of |
| A. | Folded mountain |
| B. | Block mountain |
| C. | Volcanic mountain |
| D. | Residual mountain |
| Answer» C. Volcanic mountain | |
| 3. |
Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils ? |
| A. | Conglomerate |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Shale |
| D. | Sandstone |
| Answer» C. Shale | |
| 4. |
Limestome is an example of |
| A. | sedimentary rocks |
| B. | metamorphic rocks |
| C. | igneous rocks |
| D. | volcanic rocks |
| Answer» B. metamorphic rocks | |
| 5. |
Which one among the following is a primary rock ? |
| A. | Sedimentary rock |
| B. | Igneous rock |
| C. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Metamorphic rock | |
| 6. |
Granite and Basalt are the examples of which of the following ? |
| A. | Sedimentary rock |
| B. | Metamorphic rock |
| C. | Igneous rock |
| D. | Calcareous rock |
| Answer» D. Calcareous rock | |
| 7. |
Epicentre is concerned with |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Volcano |
| C. | Cyclone |
| D. | Land sliding |
| Answer» B. Volcano | |
| 8. |
U- shaped valley develops in |
| A. | Karst region |
| B. | Glacial region |
| C. | Desert region |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Desert region | |
| 9. |
Which of the following is not igneous rock ? |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Conglomerate |
| C. | Basalt |
| D. | Rhyolite |
| Answer» C. Basalt | |
| 10. |
Rift valley is formed by |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Folding |
| C. | Faulting |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 11. |
Radioactive dating is a technique which can be used to measure |
| A. | The age of rocks |
| B. | Composition of rocks |
| C. | Colour of rocks |
| D. | Weight of rocks |
| Answer» B. Composition of rocks | |
| 12. |
Which one of the following is an example of a block mountain ? |
| A. | Aravalli |
| B. | Andes |
| C. | Black Forest |
| D. | Caucasus |
| Answer» D. Caucasus | |
| 13. |
Which of the following pairs is most suitable for ascertaining the origin of the rocks ? |
| A. | Colour and shape |
| B. | Size and weight |
| C. | Density and hardness |
| D. | Structure and composition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Which one of the following is not a metamorphic rock ? |
| A. | Geneiss |
| B. | Conglomerate |
| C. | Quartzite |
| D. | Schist |
| Answer» C. Quartzite | |
| 15. |
Consider the following statements1. All sedimentary rocks are formed under water.2. All sedimentary rocks have layers.3. Loess is formed at the land surface and has no layer.4. Loess is a sedimentary rocks.Codes |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1 and 4 are correct | |
| 16. |
Consider the following1. Andes mountains2. New zealand3. Philippines4. TaiwanWhich of the above is / are parts (s of the Pacific Ring of Fire) |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Match List - I (Rock Type) with List - II (Example) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - I (Rock Type)List - II (Example)F. Elastic1.GraniteG. Extrusive2.ConglomerateH. Metamorphic3.GneissJ. Plutonic4.TuffCode : FGHJA.2431B.1342C.2341D.1432 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 18. |
Consider the following 1. Harz mountains2. Vosges mountains3. Eastern highlands of MadagascarWhich of the above are block mountaines |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Which of following characteristics are associated with great masses of metamorphic rocks generally resulting from regional metamorphism ?1. Such rocks become wholly crystatlline.2. Such rocks become partially crystalline3. A streaking or parallel arrangement of their constituent crystals which lie with their longer axes pointing in the same directionSelect the correct answer using the Code given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The Ural mountains were formed in |
| A. | Hercynian period |
| B. | Permean period |
| C. | Tertiary period |
| D. | Archean period |
| Answer» B. Permean period | |
| 21. |
Consider the following statements1. Intrusive igneous rocks tend to have large mineral crystals than extrusive igneous rocks.2. Vast majority of sedimentary rock.3. Shale is the finest grained elastic sedimentary rock.Which of the statements given elastic sedimentary rock.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 22. |
Consider the following statements regarding peninsular India1. It is largely composed of Archaean crystalline rocks.2. Most of the mountainis here are of relict type.3. The interior parts have post Cambrian marine deposits.4. Deccan basalts are formed at the end of Cretaceous. Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 23. |
Assertion (A) : Three-fourth of the earth's surface is covered with sedimentary rocks.Reason (R) : They make up only about 5 percent of the volume of earth's crust. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 24. |
Which of the following are formed due to collision of continental plates ?1. The Alps2. The Himalayas3. The Rockies4. The Caucasus mountainsSelect the correct using the Codes given below Code |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 25. |
Assertion (A) : The origin of Himalayas is due to the collision of the Indian Subcontinent with Eurasian landmass.Reason (R) : The convergence of crystal plates is often associated with mountain buildingCode |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true But (R) is the not correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are individually true But (R) is the not correct explanation of (A) | |
| 26. |
Match the followingList - I (Mountain)List - II (Type)F. Mt. Monednock1.Fold mountainsG. Mt. Mayon2.Residual mountainsH. Vosges3.Volcanic mountainsJ. Pennines4.Block mountainsCode : FGHJA.3412B.2341C.1432D.2413 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 27. |
Match the following List - I and List - IIList - IList - IIF. Batholith1.Metamorphic rockG. Pumice2.Sedimentary rockH. Sandstone3.Extrusive igneous rockJ. Quartizite4.Intrusive igneous rockCode : FGHJA.2413B.3214C.1234D.4321 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Match List - I (Characteristic of weathering) with List - II (Relationship of Various Aspects of Weathering) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Disintegration of rock without1.A universal feature in weathering chemical alterationG. Rotting and decomposition of2.Red, Yellow or brown tints of on chemical weathering RocksH. Process of oxidation iron3.Mechanical weatheringJ. Effect of oxidation upon4.Chemical weathering compounds5. Dominant weathering process of the Humid temperate regionsCode : FGHJA.1345B.3412C.1524D.3421 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Match List - I (Highest peak) with List - II (country) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Mount Logan1.AustraliaG. Mount McKinley2.USAH. Mount Kosciusko3.CanadaCode : FGHA.132B.123C.321D.231 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 30. |
State the main activity associated with the fold mountain |
| A. | Earthquakes |
| B. | Volcanoes |
| C. | Rift valley |
| D. | Horst |
| Answer» B. Volcanoes | |
| 31. |
Monocline folds are normally associated with |
| A. | Faulting |
| B. | Distorted beds |
| C. | Inverted beds |
| D. | Inclined beds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
The highest land form on the earth surface |
| A. | Valley |
| B. | Crater |
| C. | Mountains |
| D. | Plains |
| Answer» D. Plains | |
| 33. |
Define intermotane plateau |
| A. | They are the outcome of volcanic activity |
| B. | Outcome of diastrophic activity |
| C. | They are the remains of certain mountains |
| D. | They are elevated segment of the earth crust |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Folds in which one limb inclines moderately with regular slope while the other inclines steeply at right angle and the slope is almost vertical are known as |
| A. | Isoclinal |
| B. | Monoclinal |
| C. | Recumbent |
| D. | Asymmetrical |
| Answer» C. Recumbent | |
| 35. |
The Andes mountains range is an example of |
| A. | Block mountain |
| B. | Fold mountain |
| C. | Volcanic mountain |
| D. | Residual mountain |
| Answer» C. Volcanic mountain | |
| 36. |
Define intermontane plateau |
| A. | They are the outcome of volcanic activity |
| B. | They are elevated segments of the earth crust |
| C. | They are the remains of certain mountain |
| D. | Outcome of distrophic activity |
| Answer» C. They are the remains of certain mountain | |
| 37. |
Mechanically formed sedimentary rocks are |
| A. | Chalk |
| B. | Coral |
| C. | Gravel |
| D. | Borax |
| Answer» D. Borax | |
| 38. |
Which of the following is an igneous rocks ? |
| A. | Limestone |
| B. | Slate |
| C. | Marble |
| D. | Basalt |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Tin is example of |
| A. | Igneous ore deposit |
| B. | Sidementary ore deposit |
| C. | Metamorphic ore deposit |
| D. | Alluvial deposit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Sedimentary rocks are characterised by |
| A. | Startification |
| B. | Crystalline nature |
| C. | Coarse texture |
| D. | Previos nature |
| Answer» B. Crystalline nature | |
| 41. |
Which of the following is piedmont plateau ? |
| A. | Tibet |
| B. | Anatolia |
| C. | Patagonia |
| D. | Brazil |
| Answer» D. Brazil | |
| 42. |
Sidementary rocks are also called as |
| A. | Intrusive |
| B. | Extrusive |
| C. | Plutonic |
| D. | Dyke rocks |
| Answer» C. Plutonic | |
| 43. |
More than 90% of the rock forming minerals in the earth's crust consist |
| A. | Carbonate |
| B. | Oxide |
| C. | Sulphides |
| D. | Silicate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Telegraph plateau is a part of |
| A. | North Atlantic Ridge |
| B. | South Atlantic Ridge |
| C. | Indian Ocean Ridge |
| D. | South Pacific Ridge |
| Answer» B. South Atlantic Ridge | |
| 45. |
Which of the following pairs is |
| A. | Colour and shape |
| B. | Size and weight |
| C. | Density and hardness |
| D. | Structure and composition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Match List - I (Highest peak) with List - II (country) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 47. |
Which of the following are formed due to collision of continental plates ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 48. |
Match List - I (Characteristic of weathering) with List - II (Relationship of Various Aspects of Weathering) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Which of the following statements is true about igneous rock ? |
| A. | They have little amount of fossils |
| B. | They are porous of water |
| C. | They are crystalline as well as non-non crystalline |
| D. | These rocks do not contain silica |
| Answer» D. These rocks do not contain silica | |
| 50. |
Consider the following statements regarding peninsular India |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |