MCQ Question for Class 11 Geography Chapter 2 Structure and Physiography with Answer
Question 1.
Which of the mountain system is the oldest according to geological history?
(a) Nilgiris
(b) Satpuras
(c) Vindhyas
(d) Aravalli
Answer: (d) Aravalli
Question 2.
The Great plain has been subjected to ________ throughout its period of existence.
(a) The denudation processes
(b) The degradational processes
(c) The aggradational processes
(d) The weathering processes
Answer: (c) The aggradational processes
Question 3.
Name the sea which existed in place of the Himalayas?
(a) the Caspian Sea
(b) the Aegean Sea
(c) Tethys sea
(d) the Ionian Sea
Answer: (c) Tethys sea
Question 4.
The most important geographical advantage of the Himalayas is
(a) Prevention of invasions
(b) Valuable source of timber
(c) That they protect India from icy cold winds of the north
(d) That they cause rains by interrupting the monsoon winds to cross the country
Answer: (c) That they protect India from icy cold winds of the north
Question 5.
The general relief is the oldest in the
(a) Himalayan mountain system
(b) Indus-Ganga plain
(c) North-eastern hills
(d) Peninsular plateau
Answer: (d) Peninsular plateau
Question 6.
The Nilgiris are part of the
(a) the Eastern Ghats
(b) the Western Ghats
(c) Vindhyachal
(d) Tamil Nadu Hills
Answer: (b) the Western Ghats
Question 7.
Name the lake deposits found in Kashmir Valley.
(a) Karewas Lake
(b) Satsar Lake
(c) Vishansar Lake
(d) Nigeen Lake
Answer: (a) Karewas Lake
Question 8.
The northernmost part of the Himachal is an extension of the
(a) Kashmir valley
(b) Ladakh cold desert
(c) Siwaliks
(d) Punjab plains
Answer: (b) Ladakh cold desert
Question 9.
The Peninsular Plateau of India extends up to:
(a) Mizo hills
(b) Himachal Himalayas
(c) Assam valley
(d) Meghalaya hills
Answer: (d) Meghalaya hills
Question 10.
Which is the ancient crustal Block in India?
(a) Himalayan mountains
(b) Deccan Plateau
(c) Valleys
(d) Islands
Answer: (b) Deccan Plateau
Question 11.
When was the peninsular plateau of India formed?
(a) Ordovician Period
(b) Pre-Cambrian Period
(c) Post-Permian Period
(d) Devonian Period
Answer: (b) Pre-Cambrian Period
Question 12.
The oldest landmass of India is
(a) The Himalayan Mountain System
(b) The Indus-Ganga Plain
(c) The Peninsular Plateau
(d) Islands
Answer: (c) The Peninsular Plateau
