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geographyquiz15

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1. 
Siachen Glacier is situated to the: [2020]

2. 
Consider the following statements: [2018]

  1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 
  2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 
  3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then. 

Which of the statement given below is/are correct?

3. 
‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to: [2016]

4. 
Consider the following pairs: Hills - Region: [2014]

  1. Cardamom Hills: Coromandel Coast 
  2. Kaimur Hills: Konkan Coast
  3. Mahadeo Hills: Central India 
  4. Mikir Hills: North-East India. 

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

5. 
When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:

  1. Deep gorges 
  2. U-turn river courses 
  3. Parallel mountain ranges 
  4. Steep gradients causing land sliding. 

Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?

6. 
If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India? [2010]

  1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia. 
  2. Indo–Gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils. 
  3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. 
Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet? [2008]

8. 
In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located? [2007]

9. 
Where are Shevaroy Hills located? [2007]

10. 
Which one of the following Himalayan passes was reopened around in the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China? [2007]

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