GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which process forms a 'V-shaped valley'?

  1. Glacial erosion
  2. River erosion
  3. Wind erosion
  4. Coastal erosion

Answer: River erosion

V-shaped valleys are formed by river erosion, where flowing water cuts downward into the landscape. The steep sides result from vertical erosion dominating over lateral erosion. In contrast, glaciers create U-shaped valleys.

Topic Physical Geography
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC