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Erosional and Depositional Landforms — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following landforms is NOT primarily formed by glacial erosion?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding deltas in India: 1. The Sundarbans Delta is the largest delta in the world and is known for its mangrove forests. 2. The rivers forming deltas on the East Coast of India generally have a higher sediment load compared to West Coast rivers. 3. Estuaries are a type of delta formed by rivers with very low sediment discharge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following pairs of landform and its primary agent of formation is INCORRECTLY matched?

Q4medium

Consider the following statements: 1. Loess deposits are highly fertile and are primarily formed by glacial meltwater deposition. 2. Mushroom rocks are formed due to differential erosion by wind, with more erosion occurring near the ground. 3. Tombolos are depositional features connecting an island to the mainland or another island. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5easy

Which of the following Indian regions is most likely to exhibit prominent Karst landforms?

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