Q. Match the following:
(a) Loess, (b) Moraines, (c) Gravels, (d) Sand and Clay.
1. River deposits, 2. Glacier deposits, 3. Wind deposits, 4. Sea deposits.
Codes:
a) (a) 1, (b) 2, (c) 3, (d) 4
b) (a) 3, (b) 2, (c) 1, (d) 4
c) (a) 4, (b) 1, (c) 3, (d) 2
d) (a) 3, (b) 4, (c) 1, (d) 2
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: Option B: (a) 3, (b) 2, (c) 1, (d) 4
Explanation:
Loess: These are wind-blown deposits of fine-grained, yellowish silt
Moraines: These are deposits of rock and sediment left behind by glaciers
Gravels: These are typically deposited by rivers due to their carrying capacity
Sand and Clay: These can be deposited in various environments but are common in marine settings
Now matching them:
– Loess → Wind deposits (3)
– Moraines → Glacier deposits (2)
– Gravels → River deposits (1)
– Sand and Clay → Sea deposits (4)
This matches with option b) (a) 3, (b) 2, (c) 1, (d) 4
