12 December Static Quiz 2021
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12th December 2021 – Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Karst region
1) The main feature of this region is the absence of surface water flow.
2) Karst topography is well developed in low rainfall regions.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe main feature of a karst region is the absence of surface water flow.
Rainfall and surface waters (streams, for example) disappear into a drainage
system produced in karst areas. Another feature is the lack of topsoil or
vegetation.Karst is also most strongly developed where the water table is relatively low, such as in uplands with entrenched valleys, and where rainfall is moderate to heavy. This contributes to the rapid downward movement of groundwater, which promotes the dissolution of the bedrock, whereas standing groundwater becomes saturated with carbonate minerals and ceases to dissolve the bedrock.
IncorrectThe main feature of a karst region is the absence of surface water flow.
Rainfall and surface waters (streams, for example) disappear into a drainage
system produced in karst areas. Another feature is the lack of topsoil or
vegetation.Karst is also most strongly developed where the water table is relatively low, such as in uplands with entrenched valleys, and where rainfall is moderate to heavy. This contributes to the rapid downward movement of groundwater, which promotes the dissolution of the bedrock, whereas standing groundwater becomes saturated with carbonate minerals and ceases to dissolve the bedrock.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) The average climatic pattern taken over a long period is called the weather of the place.
2) The sun is the primary source of energy that causes changes in the weather.
3) Energy absorbed and reflected by the earth’s surface, oceans and the atmosphere play important roles in determining the weather at any place.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, windspeed, etc., is called the weather at that place.
The sun is the primary source of energy that causes changes in the weather.
Energy absorbed and reflected by the earth’s surface, oceans and the atmosphere play important roles in determining the weather at any place.
The average weather pattern taken over a long period, say 25 years, is called the climate of the place.IncorrectThe day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, windspeed, etc., is called the weather at that place.
The sun is the primary source of energy that causes changes in the weather.
Energy absorbed and reflected by the earth’s surface, oceans and the atmosphere play important roles in determining the weather at any place.
The average weather pattern taken over a long period, say 25 years, is called the climate of the place. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) The time taken for rotation of the moon on its own axis and revolution around the earth are the same.
2) A Blood Moon occurs when the Moon of the Earth is on total lunar Eclipse.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe time taken for rotation of the moon on its own axis and revolution around the earth are the same.
Moon is also known as the fossil planet.
A Blood Moon occurs when the Moon of the Earth is on total lunar Eclipse. During this time, the moon looks red or ruddy brown. Thus it is called Blood Moon. The next Blood Moon is to occur on May 26, 2021. The last Blood Moon occurred on January 20-21, 2019.IncorrectThe time taken for rotation of the moon on its own axis and revolution around the earth are the same.
Moon is also known as the fossil planet.
A Blood Moon occurs when the Moon of the Earth is on total lunar Eclipse. During this time, the moon looks red or ruddy brown. Thus it is called Blood Moon. The next Blood Moon is to occur on May 26, 2021. The last Blood Moon occurred on January 20-21, 2019. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to laterite soil, consider the following statements:
1) It is primarily found in arid and semi-arid regions
2) The soil is poor in lime and silica.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectLaterite soil:
Laterite soil is primarily found in the tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall.
High rainfall encourages the leaching of soil where lime and silica are leached away and a soil rich in oxides of aluminum predominate and abundance laterite is called bauxite.
Due to the presence of iron oxides the colour of laterite soil is basically red. This soil is poor in organic matter and lime content.IncorrectLaterite soil:
Laterite soil is primarily found in the tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall.
High rainfall encourages the leaching of soil where lime and silica are leached away and a soil rich in oxides of aluminum predominate and abundance laterite is called bauxite.
Due to the presence of iron oxides the colour of laterite soil is basically red. This soil is poor in organic matter and lime content. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Tropical Humid Climate:
1) The presence of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (INTCZ) make the climate hot and humid.
2) The sun being overhead throughout the year
3) Annual range of temperature is very high
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectTropical Humid Climates
Tropical humid climates exist between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
The sun being overhead throughout the year and the presence of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (INTCZ) make the climate hot and humid.
Annual range of temperature is very low and annual rainfall is high.IncorrectTropical Humid Climates
Tropical humid climates exist between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
The sun being overhead throughout the year and the presence of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (INTCZ) make the climate hot and humid.
Annual range of temperature is very low and annual rainfall is high.
