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Natural levees are depositional landforms on either side of the banks of a river. What are the disadvantages of natural levees.
1) Levees if breached can cause catastrophic floods.
2) Levee forming regions cannot be used for agricultural purposes.
3) Levee formation leads to sedimentation of river basins.
Choose the correct disadvantage/s from the following codes.

1, 2 only.
2, 3 only.
1, 3 only.
All the above.
Explanation:
Levee forming regions are good for agricultural purposes as its soil is renewed every yearthus imparting fertility.As the levee limits the flow of river water within its boundaries the river sheds its sedimentsonly in the river basin thus making river basins narrower and shallow thus increasing therisks of floods.
Additional Questions

Which of the following statements regarding laterate soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through:

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Consider the statements regarding geysers which are special type of hot springs.
1) Hot water and vapour spouts from geyser tube intermittently.
2) It represents the minor form of broader processes of vulcanicity.
3) It is found only in tropical regions.
Choose the incorrect statement/s from the following code.

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Consider the statements regarding insolation which is nothing but the radiant energy received from the Sun in the form of heat and light.
1) Insolation received on the surface of the Earth decreases from Equator to the Poles.
2) During Summer Solstice, maximum insolation received at the ground surface is between the 30 to 40 degree South latitudes.
3) Insolation received is comparatively higher in the outer limit of the atmosphere that is on the surface of the Earth.
Choose the correct statement/s from the following codes.

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When you Travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold Mountains?

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Weathering is the basic and first step in soil formation.
Consider the statements regarding weathering.
1) The rate of weathering increases with increasing steepness of the slope.
2) Mechanical weathering is higher in humid regions than in drier regions.
3) Chemical weathering is higher in drier regions than in humid regions.
Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.

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Cherrapunji and Mawsynram records very high annual rainfall. This is because

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When cold front passes over an area then
1. temperature decreases.
2. relative humidity increases.
3. sky becomes clear.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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What are the causes of low pressure in the equatorial region?
1. high temperature
2. air convergence
3. high humidity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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With reference to acidic lava ,consider the following statements :
1. they are viscous and flow slowly
2. they form a flattened lava dome
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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