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71.

LIST I

(Book Title)

LIST II

(Authors)

(a) Morphology of the Earth (1) A. Holmes
(b) Physical of Physical Geology (2) Sparks
(c)  Geomorphology (3) W.D. Thornbury
(d) Principles of Geomorphology (4) L.C. King
  • a-iv , b-i , c-iii , d-ii

  • a-iv , b-i , c-ii , d-iii

  • a-iv , b-ii , c-i , d-iii

  • a-i , b-iv , c-ii , d-iii


72.

Which one of the following are evidences in favour of the continental drift theory ? 

(a) Zig-saw fit

(b) Transcurrent faults

(c) Fossils in different areas

(d) Convection in mantle

  • (a) and (c)

  • (a) and (d)

  • (a) and (b)

  • (a) , (b) and (c)


73.

Which of the following authors is associated with the concept of Geosyncline ?

  • Penck and Davis

  • Woolridge and Morgan 

  • Hall and Dana

  • Woolridge and Lapichon


74.

LIST I

(Author)

LIST II

(Book)

(1) K.W. Butzer (a) Process of Geomorphology
(2) W.M. Davis (b) Geomorphology and Time
(3) C. Embleton et al (c) Geomorphology from the Earth
(4) J. Thrones et al (d) The Geomorphic Cycle
  • a-iii , b-iv , c-ii , d-i

  • a-iv , b-iii , c-ii , d-i

  • a-iii , b-i , c-iv , d-ii

  • a-iii , b-iv , c-i , d-ii


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75.

Which one of the following plateau can be considered as intermontane ?

  • Brazilian

  • Indian 

  • Tibetian

  • Arabian


76.

ASSERTION (A) : Eskers are the features formed due to the depositional action of wind.

REASON (R) : Eskers are the outcome of Fluvio-glacial deposition.

  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • (A) is true , but (R) is false .

  • (A) is false , but (R) is true .


77.

Negactive movements of baselevel produce :

  • Rejuvenation

  • Stabilisation

  • Attrition

  • Saltation


78.

Consider the following rock characteristics :

(a) These are layered.

(b) These contain fossils.

(c) These are transported rocks.

(4) These are formed in water bodies.

Which of the above characteristics is true of sedimentary rocks ?

  • a , b and c

  • a , b and d

  • a and d

  • a , b , c and d


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79.

LIST I

(Place of deposition)

LIST II

(Name of deposition)

(a) Channel (1) Vertical accretion deposits
(b) Channel margin (2) Lag deposits
(c) Overbank flood plain (3) Colluvium
(d) Valley margin (4) Lateral accretion deposits
  • a-ii , b-i , c-iii , d-iv

  • a-iv , b-ii , c-i , d-iii

  • a-ii , b-iv , c-i , d-iii

  • a-ii , b-iv , c-iii , d-i


80.

Which one of the following features is formed when the roof of a limestone cavern collapses ?

  • Tarn

  • Polje

  • Swallow hole

  • Doline


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