7E) Indian Geography: Mountains, Glaciers and Associated Landforms (Prelims PYQs)

2023 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following statements: [2023]

1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges
2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range
3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats

How many of the above statements are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All thre
d) None

2022 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following pairs:  [2022]

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only

2020 Prelims PYQs

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

a) East of Aksai Chin
b) East of Leh
c) North of Gilgit
d) North of Nubra Valley

2018 Prelims PYQs

1] 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 kms 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?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3

2016 Prelims PYQs

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

a) Constitutional reforms
b) Ganga Action Plan
c) Linking of rivers
d) Protection of Western Ghats

2014 Prelims PYQs

1] 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?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 2 and 4

2012 Prelims PYQs

1] When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: [2012]

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?
a) 1 & 2 Only                          b) 1, 2 & 4 Only
c) 3 & 4 Only                           d) 1,2, 3 & 4

2010-1995 Prelims PYQs

1] 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?
a) 1 only                                   b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only                      d) 1, 2 and 3

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

a) Anaimalai Hills               b) Cardamon Hills
c) Nilgiri Hills                        d) Shevoroy Hills

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

a) Rajasthan                          b) Gujarat
c)  Madhya Pradesh          d) Maharashtra

4] Where were Shevaroy Hills located? [2007]

a) Andhra Pradesh            b) Karnataka
c) Kerla                                     d) Tamil Nadu

5] 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]

a) Chang La                            b) Jara La
c) Nathu La                            d) Shipki La

6] Match List-I with List-II and select .the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2006]

List-I (Valley)
A. Markha Valley
B. Dzukou Valley
C. Sangla Valley
D. Yumthang Valley

List-II (State)
1. Sikkim
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Nagaland

Codes:
     A B  C D
a) 2  4  3  1
b) 3  1  2  4
c) 2  1  3  4
d) 3  4  2  1

7] Which of the following statements is not correct? [2005]

a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region.
b) The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
c) Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura.
d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys.

8] Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south? [2005]

a) Nallamalai Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Javadi Hills, Anaimalai Hills
b) Anaimalai Hills, Javadi Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Nallamalai Hills
c) Nallamalai Hills, Javadi Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Anaimalai Hills
d) Anaimalai Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Javadi Hills, Nallamalai Hills

9] Consider the following: [2004]

1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range

What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
a) 1-2-3
b) 2-1-3
c) 1-3-2
d) 2-3-1

10] Nanda Devi peak forms a part of: [2003]

a) Assam Himalayas
b) Kumaon Himalayas
c) Nepal Himalayas
d) Punjab Himalayas

11] The approximate age of the Aravallis range is: [2001]

a) 370 million years
b) 470 million years
c) 570 million years
d) 670 million years

12] Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1997]

Codes:

a) I-C, II-E, III-A, IV-D
b) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-E
c) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
d) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-E

13] Consider the map given below: [1997]

The places marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively:
a) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region and Chotanagpur plateau
b) Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau, Rift valley region and Rain shadow region
c) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau and Rain shadow region
d) Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region, Chotanagpur plateau and Rift valley region

14] ‘Saddle Peak’, the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar islands, is located in: [1996]

a) Great Nicobar
b) Middle Andaman
c) Little Andaman
d) North Andaman

15] Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one State in India? [1995]

a) Aravalli                                b) Satpura
c) Ajanta                                  d) Sahyadri

16] Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in: [1995]

a) Baluchistan                      b) Myanmar
c) Nepal                                    d) Kashmir

17] Examine the map of Jammu and Kashmir given below: [1995]

The mountain ranges marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 are respectively:
a) Ladakh, Zanskar, Karakoram and Pir Panjal
b) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal
c) Karakoram, Zanskar, Pir Panjal and Ladakh
d) Ladakh, Pir Panjal, Karakoram and Zanskar

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