Weathering and Mass Wasting — Prelims Questions

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?

Consider the following statements regarding mass wasting in India: 1. The Western Ghats are highly susceptible to landslides due to steep slopes and intense monsoon rainfall. 2. Soil creep is a rapid form of mass wasting commonly observed in the Himalayan region. 3. Deforestation significantly reduces the risk of landslides by decreasing the weight on slopes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following processes is most likely to lead to the formation of karst topography?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Kedarnath Disaster (2013): Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) and Debris Flow 2. Kerala Floods (2018): Widespread Landslides triggered by intense rainfall 3. Chamoli Disaster (2021): Massive Rockslide/Avalanche and Debris Flow Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following factors would generally DECREASE the rate of chemical weathering?