Question

Match the geomorphic features in Group I with the related processes in Group II.

Group I		Group II
P	Cirque	1	Fluvial
Q	Ventifact	2	Glacial
R	Point bar	3	Volcanic
S	Tephra	4	Aeolian

• A. P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3
• B. P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4
• C. P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1
• D. P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem, we need to match each geomorphic feature in Group I with the corresponding process in Group II. Let's evaluate each pairing:

1. Cirque (P) - A cirque is a bowl-shaped, amphitheater-like depression eroded into mountainsides and valley heads, formed by glacial activity. Hence, the correct match is with 2, Glacial.
2. Ventifact (Q) - Ventifacts are rocks that have been shaped, faceted, and polished by wind-driven sand, indicating Aeolian processes. Therefore, the correct match is with 4, Aeolian.
3. Point bar (R) - A point bar is a sediment deposit found on the inside bends of streams and rivers, formed by the process of sedimentation in a fluvial (river) system. Hence, it matches with 1, Fluvial.
4. Tephra (S) - Tephra refers to the fragments of volcanic rock and lava that are blasted into the air during volcanic eruptions. Thus, it is linked with 3, Volcanic.

Based on these evaluations, the correct option is P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3.