Q. Consider the following statements with regards to underground landforms formed by the water:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
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B
2 only
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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution
The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A stalagmite is an upward-growing mound of mineral deposits. These mineral deposits are precipitated from water dripping onto the floor of a cave.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling.
Extra Information:
Underground Erosional Landforms formed by the water are sinkholes and caves.
Underground Depositional Landforms formed by the water are stalactites and stalagmites.