Static Quiz 27 June 2024
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Static Quiz 27 June 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Karewas formation, which of the following statements is correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
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2. Question
“A geographic region is characterized by cloudiness and heavy precipitation with high levels of humidity throughout the year. It has no distinct winter season and a uniform temperature range throughout the year, and Mahogany and Ebony trees are important vegetation of this region.”
Which of the following geographical regions has been described in the passage given above?CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
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3. Question
Which of the following UNESCO Biosphere Reserves is the source of three major river systems: the Narmada, the Johilla, and the Son River?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
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4. Question
With reference to the Earth’s crust, which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1. It is the outer thin layer with a thickness of up to 200 km.
2. The continental crust is formed by basaltic rocks.
3. The ocean floors are formed by granitic rocks.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
The crust is the outer thin layer with a total thickness normally between 30-50 km. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The continents are composed of lighter silicates; silica and aluminum also called ‘sial’ and they are made up of granitic rocks while the oceans have the heavier silicates; silica and magnesium also called ‘sima’ and are made up of basaltic rocks. Hence both statements 2 and 3 are also not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
The crust is the outer thin layer with a total thickness normally between 30-50 km. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The continents are composed of lighter silicates; silica and aluminum also called ‘sial’ and they are made up of granitic rocks while the oceans have the heavier silicates; silica and magnesium also called ‘sima’ and are made up of basaltic rocks. Hence both statements 2 and 3 are also not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
“It is a sedimentary rock formed out of deposits of glaciers. The Gondwana system of sediments from India is known to have its counterparts in six different landmasses of the Southern Hemisphere. It provides unambiguous evidence of paleoclimates and also of the drifting of continents.”
Which of the following rocks is best described in the above passage?CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
