Wed. Jun 19th, 2024

Hillslope

  1. What are the local conditions that determine the full development of slope elements?

    Options:
    1. Bold and sufficient reliefs
    2. Resistant and strong bedrocks
    3. Both a and b
    4. None of the above

    Option: C

  2. According to King, what is the result of twin processes of scarp retreat and pedimentation?

    Options:
    1. Formation of debris slope
    2. Formation of pediplain
    3. Formation of hill crest
    4. None of the above

    Option: B

  3. What is the result of the gradual parallel retreat of free face and rectilinear elements?

    Options:
    1. Formation of debris slope
    2. Formation of hill crest
    3. Formation of pediment
    4. None of the above

    Option: C

  4. What is the product of coalescence of several pediments?

    Options:
    1. Pediplain
    2. Debris slope
    3. Hill crest
    4. None of the above

    Option: A

  5. According to King, what is the process of slope evolution in the absence of a scarp?

    Options:
    1. Convexo-concave slope
    2. Pediplanation cycle
    3. Both a and b
    4. None of the above

    Option: A

  6. What does King consider normal in slope evolution?

    Options:
    1. Absence of scarp
    2. Presence of scarp
    3. Both a and b
    4. None of the above

    Option: B

  7. According to King, what are the extensive convexo-concave slopes of the northern hemisphere a result of?

    Options:
    1. Present geomorphic processes
    2. Past periglacial processes
    3. Both a and b
    4. None of the above

    Option: B

  8. What is King’s model of slope evolution based on?

    Options:
    1. Field survey and instrumentation
    2. Extensive reconnaissance observations
    3. Both a and b
    4. None of the above

    Option: B

  9. According to Young (1972), what is the value of King’s work?

    Options:
    1. It lacks objectivity and is not proven
    2. It sets up hypotheses for testing
    3. It is considered relevant in the Indian context
    4. It is based on deductive reasoning

    Option: B