World Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations


Q.  What are flat floored depressions within limestone regions called?

a. Tor
b. Cenote
c. Polje
d. Mogote


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Karst landforms are a type of topography formed due to dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum.
Poljes also called as karst fields or karst polje are large flat plains found in karst regions. The word Polje means ‘field’. They are flat floored depression within karst limestone.
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