Which of the following is a wind deposited landforms?
Rock pedestal
Yardang
Deflation hollow
Loess
Correct answer is D
Loess is a wind-deposited sediment that is composed of fine particles of dust, clay and silt. It is a landform created by the action of wind. Other options like Rock pedestal, Deflation hollow, Yardang are formed by the action of water and erosion, not wind.
Which of the following is an important line of longitude?
Antarctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Correct answer is C
The Prime Meridian is an important line of longitude. It is the line of 0 degree longitude, from which all other longitudes are calculated. It passes through Greenwich, London, and is used as the standard for the world time zone system.
Which of the following features is associated with the upper course of a river?
Levee
Meander
Delta
Waterfall
Correct answer is D
Waterfall is a feature of the upper course of a river. It has a steep slope which forms plunge pools.
More Hydroelectric Power projects should be constructed in Tropical Africa because
there is scanty rainfall
there are absence of waterfalls on rivers
skilled labour is scarce
there is an increasing demand for power
Correct answer is D
More Hydroelectric Power projects should be constructed in Tropical Africa because there is an increasing demand for power.
Which of the following factors is a major boost to tourism?
Adequate publicity about natural scenery
Variation in mode of transportation
Higher dependency ratio of the population
Specialization in labour force
Correct answer is A
Tourism is significantly boosted by adequate publicity about natural scenery. This is because it attracts tourists who are interested in exploring and experiencing the beauty of nature. The other options such as higher dependency ratio of the population, specialization in labour force, and variation in mode of transportation do not directly boost tourism.