NTA NET GEOMORPHOLOGY-PYQS 2006-2020 PART 1(2006-2011)
2006 DECEMBER
1.The north-pole lies with in the Arctic Ocean whereas south-pole is located within Antarctic Continent. Which of the following theory uses this phenomenon as a supportive argument ?
(A) Theory of Isostasy
(B) Theory of Plate Tectonics
(C) Convective Current Theory
(D) Tetrahedral Theory
2. Indus and Brahmaputra are examples of—
(A) Subsequent drainage
(B) Superimposed drainage
(C) Antecedent drainage
(D) Consequent drainage
3. The average time interval between two successive high tides is—
(A) 6 hrs, 13 mts.
(B) 12 hrs, 26 mts.
(C) 24 hrs, 50 mts.
(D) 18 hrs, 39 mts.
4. It is necessary to know both the latitude and longitude of a place in order to determine—
(A) Local time
(B) Altitude
(C) Standard time
(D) Location
5. Assertion (A) : The magnitude of an earthquake is greatest near the epicentre and decreases with distance.
Reason (R) : The energy released by an earthquake can be established from its magnitude.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
2007 JUNE
2007 DECEMBER
1.Which one of the following forces is responsible for syncline formation ?
(A) Crustal faulting
(B) Crustal rifting
(C) Crustal compression
(D) Crustal sinking
2. Pediplains and inselbergs are features of the old stage of which cycle of erosion ?
(A) Glacial
(B) Karst
(C) Arid
(D) Marine
3. Which of the following terms does not indicate similar processes ?
(A) Diastrophism
(B) Folding
(C) Exfoliation
(D) Warping
4. In which of the following the direction of flow of streams is controlled by rock structure ?
(A) Consequent
(B) Subsequent
(C) Insequent
(D) Obsequent
5. Match List-I with List-II and mark the correct answer in the codes given below
2008 JUNE PAPER II
1. V-shaped valley is formed during the—
(A) Mature stage of glacial erosion
(B) Old age of fluvial cycle of erosion
(C) Youthful stage of fluvial cycle of erosion
(D) Old age of arid cycle
2. The term ‘Pangea’ was coined by–
(A) Alfred Wegener
(B) A. N. Strahler
(C) Sharp
(D) W. M. Smith
3. The ocean current Benguela is noticed in—
(A) Pacific Ocean
(B) Indian Ocean
(C) Atlantic Ocean
(D) Arctic Ocean
4. The concept ‘‘landscape is a function of structure, process and stage’’ was evolved by—
(A) Griffith Taylor
(B) Davis
(C) Penck
(D) Thornbury
5. Acid rain is caused by—
(A) Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(B) Washout of sulphuric acid by precipitation
(C) Excess in greenhouse gases emission from tropical forests
(D) Abnormal variations in composition of gases in the atmosphere
6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given ahead—
Assertion (A) : The river valleys are usually narrow shaped in the youthful stage.
Reason (R) : Pothole drilling is a dominants erosional process responsible for down cutting of river valleys.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
2008 DECEMBER , PAPER II
1. The process of weathering refers to—
(A) Lateral expansion of valleys
(B) Spread of Continental-shelf
(C) Breakdown of rock materials
(D) Building of rock cut platform
2. Stalactites and stalagmites are depositional landscape of—
(A) Glaciated region
(B) Limestone region
(C) Coastal topography
(D) Fluvial topography
3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below—
List-I (Air mass type)
(a) Arctic Air mass
(b) Antarctic Air mass
(c) Equatorial Air mass
(d) Tropical Air mass
List-II (Symbol)
1. T
2. A
3. AA
4. E
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 1 2 3
2009 PAPER II
1. When endogenetic forces act horizontally from the opposite directions causing compression and tension, the resultant landform is a large dome shaped structure, the process is called
(A) Folding .
(B) Faulting
(C) Fracturing
(D) Warping
2. Which one of the following explanations of the origin of pediments was first propounded by A.C. Lawson (1915) ?
(A) Sheet flood deposition
(B) Horizontal erosion
(C) Recession of mountain front
(D) Lateral erosion
3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : By far the most common and widespread topographic form in a Karst terrain is the sinkhole.
Reason (R) : Topographically, a sinkhole is a depression that varies in depth from less than a metre to few hundred metres.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I (Books) List-II (Authors)
(a) Morphology of the Earth (i) C.A. King
(b) Techniques in Geomorphology (ii) Jeffreys
(c) The Earth (iii) L.C. King
(d) The Unstable Earth (iv) J. A. Steers
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(C) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(D) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
5. Arrange the following concepts in the order in which they appeared. Use the code below :
I. Principle of Uniformitarianism
II. Theory of Continental Drift.
III. Dynamic Equilibrium Theory
IV. Convection Current Theory
Codes :
(A) I III IV II
(B) II I IV III
(C) IV I II III
(D) I II IV III
2010 JUNE PAPER II
1. The statement – “The present is the key to the past” was given by
(A) G.K. Gilbert
(B) James Hutton
(C) W.H. Davis
(D) Walter Penk
2. Which process of chemical weathering causes rusting of iron ?
(A) Carbonation
(B) Oxidation
(C) Hydration
(D) Dissilication
3. Sea floor spreading theory was propounded by
(A) Harry Hess
(B) Tuzo Wilson
(C) A. Hobbes
(D) D.L. Holms
4. Match List – I with List – II and select correct answer from the codes given below :
List – I (Theory) List – II (Names of Scientist)
(a) Sea floor spreading theory (i) Wegener
(b) Continental drift theory (ii) Harry Hess
(c) Elastic rebound theory (iii) Joly
(d) Radio activity theory (iv) Reed
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
5. Red Sea is an example of
(A) Synclinal valley
(B) Volcanic structure
(C) Rift valley
(D) Eroded valley
6. Which of the following factors is responsible for the planetary wind belts ?
(A) The tilt of earth’s axis
(B) The rotation of earth
(C) High and low pressure belts
(D) Differential rate of heating of land and water
7. Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Select your answers from the code given below :
Assertion (A) : Remains of older mountain belts lie within the shields in few places.
Reason (R) : Older mountain belts in shield areas are composed of soft sedimentary rocks.
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
8. The correct sequence of the following features towards sea from the coast is :
(A) Berm – Lowtide terrace – Longshore trough – Longshore bar.
(B) Longshore trough – Longshore bar – Berm – Lowtide terrace.
(C) Lowtide terrace – Berm – Longshore bar – Longshore trough.
(D) Longshore bar – Lowtide terrace – Berm – Longshore trough.
9. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Select your answers from the code given below :
Assertion (A) : When sand arrives at a particular section of the beach more rapidly, than it is carried away, the beach is widened and built ocean ward.
Reason (R) : The progradation process is everywhere common in the coastal environment.
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
10.Which of the following area’s observation motivated Davis to develop his concept on ‘Cycle of Erosion’ ?
(A) Missouri
(B) Grinoco
(C) Montana
(D) Red River
2010 DECEMBER
1. Delta Kames are the outcome of
(A) Glacial erosion
(B) Wind deposition
(C) River deposition
(D) Glacial deposition
2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List – I (Name of the book) List – II (Author)
(a) Essays in Geomorphology (i) L.C. King
(b) Morphology of the Earth (ii) G.H. Dury
(c) Unstable Earth (iii) C.A.M. King
(d) Techniques in Geomorphology (iv) J.A. Steers
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(B) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
3. A ramp of sand deposited by streams along foothills in the arid land is called
(A) Hamada
(B) Bajada
(C) Desert Wash
(D) Pediment
4. Arrange the following mountain building theories in order in which they published : Use the codes given below :
(i) Continental Drift Theory.
(ii) Convection Current Theory.
(iii) Sea Floor Spreading Theory.
(iv) Plate Tectonic Theory.
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(D) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
5. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : Flowing as a sheet across a land surface, running water picks up particles and moves them downslope into a stream channel.
Reason (R) : Stream flow always transport all kinds of sediment load downstream.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
6. Flat topped steep sided upland capped by a resistant rock layer normally formed in arid lands is called
(A) Erg
(B) Cuesta
(C) Mesa
(D) Escorponant
7. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : A characteristic feature of the tropical cyclone is its central eye.
Reason (R) : Tropical cyclone is not associated with cloud-free vortex produced by the intense spiralling of the storm.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
8. Rating curve is useful for estimation of
(A) River discharge
(B) Stream velocity
(C) Dissolved load
(D) Hydraulic radius
2011 JUNE
1. The ‘firn’ is associated with
(A) Fluvial deposition
(B) Glacial compaction and recrystallization
(C) Wind accumulation
(D) Coastal accumulation
2. The ‘Moho’ discontinuity is the surface of demarcation between
(A) Crust and Mantle
(B) Mantle and Core
(C) Mantle and Outer Core
(D) Outer Core and Inner Core
3. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List – I (Theories) List – II (Propounders)
(a) Continental Drift theory (i) Harry Hess
(b) Sea floor spreading theory (ii) Reid
(c) Convection Current Theory (iii) Wegener
(d) Elastic Rebound Theory (iv) Holmes
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(C) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
4. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : The equatorial area at which the trade winds converge is known as Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Reason (R) : The ITCZ usually lies at or near the meteorological equator (doldrums).
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
SAYANTANI SINGH , MSC. GEOGRAPHY , B.ED
GEOGRAPHIA
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