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Match the following           

List I (Plutonic landforms) List II (Orientation/Shape)
A. Sills  1. Intrusion along sedimentary bedding plane(horizontal)
B. Laccoliths 2. Igneous mound with dome shaped upper surface (with conduit from bottom)
C. Lopoliths 3. Saucer shape, shallow basin
D. Phacoliths 4. Lens shaped mass occupying crest of anticline, or bottom of syncline

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Important Questions on World Geography

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 21
With respect to acid lava, choose the correct features of them.
1. Low density and have high percentage of silica
2. Highly viscous 3. Explosive
4. Sometime they form spine or plug
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 22

Match the following                 

List I (Phases of Denudation) List II (Description)
A. Weathering 1. disintegration of rocks
B. Erosion 2. wearing away by agents of denudation
C. Transportation 3. removal of eroded material to new place
D. Deposition 4. dumping at some place where accumulation takes place.

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 23
Denudation involves four processes, which takes place simultaneously. On what factors, are these processes dependent to sculpt a landform.
1. Nature of relief 2. Structure of rocks
3. Local climate 4. Interference by man
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 24
With respect to chemical weathering-a denudational process, choose the correct statements
1. It may weaker or entirely dissolve certain constituent of rocks.
2. In granite, which is made up of quartz, feldspar and mica, feldspar easily weathers away.
3. loosened material, as in example of granite, quartz and mica are eroded.
4. Weathered material, as in case of granite, feldspar forms regolith, basis of soil.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 25

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists       

List I (Weathering Type) List II (Landform/Process)
A. Chemical weathering 1. Till
B. Mechanical weathering 2. Oxidation
C. Glacial deposits 3. Plant roots
D. Deposition by ground water 4. Stalactite

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 26
Physical weathering is another important form of the denudation process. Choose the correct statement regarding it.
1. It can be broadly divided into 4 types.
2. Exfoliation occurs only in dry areas.
3. Frost is the most potent force of weathering in temperate regions.
4. Biotic weathering can take place, only if it's preceded by chemical weathering.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 27
Regarding mass movement, choose the correct statements.
1. Movement of weathered material downslope.
2. Gravitational force of Earth is the reason for a mass movement, with multiple triggers
3. It is dependent upon the gradient of the slope, the weight of weathered debris and the presence of any trigger (lubricating agent or vibration).
4. There are 3 types of mass movement.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 28

Match the following    

List I (Process) List II (Feature)
A. Soil creep  1. Sudden fall
B. Soil flow 2. Slow but continuous process
C. Land slide 3. Generally found in desert area
D. Slumping 4. Permeable debris or tilled strata

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