Thu. Jan 9th, 2025

Theories of Landforms Development

  1. Who stated that ‘there may be no definitive theory or geomorphic system that can fit all landscapes?’

    Options:
    1. C.G. Higgins
    2. S. Schumm
    3. W.M. Davis
    4. G.K. Gilbert

    Option: A

  2. According to C.G. Higgins an ideal geomorphic theory must include the following properties

    1. Simple and easily understandable terms should be used to describe the landforms
    2. Theory should be based on contemporary geological and geomorphic ideologies and thoughts
    3. Theory should present bases for historical interpretation and future prediction for landform changes
    Options:
    1. Only B and C
    2. Only A and B
    3. Only B
    4. All of the above

    Option: D

  3. Who propounded the general theory of landscape development?

    Options:
    1. W. Penck
    2. G.K. Gilbert
    3. W.M. Davis
    4. L.C. Peltier

    Option: C

  4. Who propounded the ‘complete cycle of river life’ and ‘geographical cycle?’

    Options:
    1. W.M. Davis
    2. L.C. Peltier
    3. W. Penck
    4. G.K. Gilbert

    Option: A

  5. Who gave karst cycle of erosion?

    Options:
    1. Beede and Cvijic
    2. L.C. Peltier
    3. L.C. King
    4. S. A. Schumm

    Option: A

  6. Who gave periglacial cycle of erosion?

    Options:
    1. L.C. King
    2. G.K. Gilbert
    3. Beede and Cvijic
    4. L.C. Peltier

    Option: D

  7. Who postulated the model of ‘geomorphic system?’

    Options:
    1. W. Penck
    2. G.K. Gilbert
    3. W.M. Davis
    4. L.C. Peltier

    Option: A

  8. Which of the following scholars postulated his model of ‘morphological analyse’ in 1924?’

    Options:
    1. W. Penck
    2. G.K. Gilbert
    3. W.M. Davis
    4. L.C. Peltier

    Option: A

  9. Who proposed the ‘panplanation cycle?

    Options:
    1. L.C. King
    2. C.H. Crickmay
    3. J.C. Pugh
    4. S. A. Schumm

    Option: B

  10. Who proposed the ‘pediplanation cycle?’

    Options:
    1. L.C. King
    2. C.H. Crickmay
    3. J.C. Pugh
    4. S. A. Schumm

    Option: A

  11. The ‘savanna cycle of erosion’ was proposed by

    Options:
    1. G.K. Gilbert
    2. S. A. Schumm
    3. J.C. Pugh
    4. C.H. Crickmay

    Option: C

  12. Who proposed ‘episodic erosion model?’

    Options:
    1. G.K. Gilbert
    2. S. A. Schumm
    3. J.C. Pugh
    4. C.H. Crickmay

    Option: B

  13. Who introduced quantitative techniques in the interpretation of geomorphic processes and landforms?

    Options:
    1. L.C. King
    2. R.J. Chorley
    3. Krumbein and R.E. Horton
    4. S.A. Schumm

    Option: C

  14. When did the introduction of quantification in geomorphology get further strengthened?

    Options:
    1. 1930-40
    2. 1940-50
    3. 1950-60
    4. 1960-70

    Option: C

  15. What was the reason for the lack of attention given to models such as ‘landscape cycle’ and ‘pediplanation cycle’ by geomorphologists?

    Options:
    1. They were too complex
    2. They were not well-formulated
    3. Geomorphologists were more interested in studying geomorphic processes and interpreting resulting landforms
    4. They were rejected by the scientific community

    Option: C

  16. What theory emerged as a result of the rejection of the Davisian evolutionary model of landscape development?

    Options:
    1. Dynamic equilibrium theory
    2. Geomorphic threshold theory
    3. Tectono-landform theory
    4. Episodic erosion theory

    Option: A

  17. Who postulated the tectono-landform theory?

    Options:
    1. M. Morisawa
    2. S.A. Schumm
    3. J.T. Hack
    4. R.J. Chorley

    Option: A

  18. What influenced the teleological base of geomorphic theory in the beginning of the development of geomorphic thoughts?

    Options:
    1. Scientific discoveries
    2. Religious orthodoxy
    3. Political ideology
    4. Cultural beliefs

    Option: B

  19. According to R.J. Chorley, what was the true object of geomorphological study until the later part of the eighteenth century?

    Options:
    1. Landforms themselves
    2. The mind of the Almighty
    3. Human civilization
    4. Climate patterns

    Option: B

  20. What is the theory of catastrophism?

    Options:
    1. It is the theory that all natural events are the result of God's creation.
    2. It is the theory that all landforms are God's creation.
    3. It is the theory that all animate and inanimate objects originated and evolved quickly and suddenly in a short period of time.
    4. It is the theory that all events of smaller magnitude should be ignored.

    Option: C