Sun. Sep 28th, 2025

Geological Structure of India

  1. The Purvanchal Hills are highly dissected and composed of sedimentary rocks. They were formed by the interaction of which plates?

    Options:
    1. Indian and Burmese
    2. Eurasian and Pacific
    3. Indo-Australian and Antarctic
    4. Arabian and Indian

    Option: A

  2. The Peninsula of India is composed of crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks. These rocks are collectively called what?

    Options:
    1. Basement Complex
    2. Volcanic Traps
    3. Fossil Rocks
    4. Sedimentary Bed

    Option: A

  3. The Karewas of Kashmir valley are lacustrine deposits. They are especially known for the cultivation of which crop?

    Options:
    1. Tea
    2. Coffee
    3. Saffron
    4. Rice

    Option: C

  4. The Himalayan ranges show evidences of upliftment even today. Which natural event proves this?

    Options:
    1. Glacial Retreat
    2. Earthquakes
    3. Floods
    4. Cyclones

    Option: B

  5. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau has the largest reserves of which mineral in India?

    Options:
    1. Mica
    2. Coal
    3. Bauxite
    4. Iron Ore

    Option: D