Static Quiz 06 July 2024
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Static Quiz 06 July 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following can be attributed to the passing of the Tropic of Cancer approximately through the central part of India?
1. Compared to northern India, southern India experiences high temperatures year-round with minimal daily and annual variation.
2. All of India experiences the overhead sun on the summer solstice of the northern hemisphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
India lies entirely in the northern and eastern hemispheres. The mainland of India spans from 8°4′ 28″ N to 37°17′ 53″ N latitudes. The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23°27′ N of the Earth’s Equator. It marks the latitude 23.5 degrees north, where the sun is directly overhead at noon on June 21, signaling the start of summer in the northern hemisphere. Beyond the Tropic of Cancer, Northern India does not experience the overhead sun on the summer solstice. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: A
India lies entirely in the northern and eastern hemispheres. The mainland of India spans from 8°4′ 28″ N to 37°17′ 53″ N latitudes. The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23°27′ N of the Earth’s Equator. It marks the latitude 23.5 degrees north, where the sun is directly overhead at noon on June 21, signaling the start of summer in the northern hemisphere. Beyond the Tropic of Cancer, Northern India does not experience the overhead sun on the summer solstice. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Solar system, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. All planets orbit the sun in a counter-clockwise direction.
2. All other planets have a lower density than Earth.
3. All planets have at least one natural satellite.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
Statement 3 is incorrect: All planets, except Mercury and Venus, have at least one natural satellite. For example, Earth has one, Mars has two, Jupiter has 16, and so on.IncorrectAnswer: A
Statement 3 is incorrect: All planets, except Mercury and Venus, have at least one natural satellite. For example, Earth has one, Mars has two, Jupiter has 16, and so on. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following local winds:
1. Sirocco
2. Mistral
3. Foehn
4. Chinook
Which of the winds mentioned above blow over the temperate continental climate?CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
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4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to incoming solar radiation:
1. The insolation received by the earth is greater at aphelion than at perihelion.
2. The equator receives relatively less insolation than the tropics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
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5. Question
Which of the following reasons may be attributed to excessive cold in North India during the winter season?
1. Continentality of the north Indian region
2. Snowfall in the Himalayan ranges
3. Cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
