Question

Match the cycles in Group I with the corresponding processes in Group II.

Group I	Group II
P. Hydrological cycle	1. Regolith formation
Q. Biogeochemical cycle	2. Ocean closure
R. Rock cycle	3. Infiltration
S. Wilson cycle	4. Denitrification

• A. P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3
• B. P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1
• C. P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4
• D. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2

Hint:

To match cycles with processes, understand the relationship between the Earth systems (water, biological, geological, etc.) and their associated processes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the Processes.
- The Hydrological cycle involves processes like infiltration and water movement through the Earth's systems.
- The Biogeochemical cycle refers to processes like ocean closure and denitrification, which relate to chemical elements cycling through Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere.
- The Rock cycle is the transformation of rocks from one form to another, such as regolith formation.
- The Wilson cycle involves ocean closure and plate tectonics, impacting the Earth's crust and mantle.
Step 2: Match the Correct Cycles and Processes.
- P (Hydrological cycle) matches with 3 (Infiltration) as water movement and infiltration are key components.
- Q (Biogeochemical cycle) matches with 4 (Denitrification) as it deals with nutrient cycling, including nitrogen.
- R (Rock cycle) matches with 1 (Regolith formation) as it involves the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks.
- S (Wilson cycle) matches with 2 (Ocean closure) as it is related to the tectonic process affecting oceanic plates.
Thus, the correct matching is: \[ \boxed{\text{P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2}} \]