Static Quiz 03 August 2024
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Static Quiz 03 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following regions:
1. Oceania
2. Africa
3. Europe
4. Asia
Which of the following sequences correctly orders the regions by their increasing share of the world population?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
This lake, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hyderabad, connects Secunderabad and Hyderabad. It was constructed on the tributary of the river Musi during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. The lake is suffering from pollution by industries and encroachment, reducing its size.
Which lake is described in the passage?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
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3. Question
Regarding the Great Indian Desert, or Thar Desert, consider the following statements:
1. It is the fifth-largest desert and the largest subtropical desert in the world.
2. While the majority of the desert is in Rajasthan, it also extends into the Indian states of Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.
3. Playas and barchans are some of its geographical features.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the northwestern part of the Subcontinent, covering an area of 200,000 km² (77,000 sq mi). It forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan and is the world’s 20th-largest desert and the 9th-largest hot subtropical desert. The Sahara Desert in northern Africa is the largest desert and the largest subtropical desert in the world. Therefore, statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the northwestern part of the Subcontinent, covering an area of 200,000 km² (77,000 sq mi). It forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan and is the world’s 20th-largest desert and the 9th-largest hot subtropical desert. The Sahara Desert in northern Africa is the largest desert and the largest subtropical desert in the world. Therefore, statement 1 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the iron and steel industry:
1. Mini steel mills are traditionally located close to the sources of raw materials.
2. Europe and the USA together account for more than 50% of the world’s steel production.
3. The Ruhr region in Germany is a major steel production area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Large integrated steel plants are typically situated close to raw material sources such as iron ore, coal, manganese, and limestone, or at locations where these can be easily transported, e.g., near ports. However, mini steel mills prioritize market access over raw material proximity. These mills are cheaper to build and operate, and they are often located near markets due to the abundance of scrap metal, their primary input. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The US and Europe collectively account for about 13% of global steel production. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
Large integrated steel plants are typically situated close to raw material sources such as iron ore, coal, manganese, and limestone, or at locations where these can be easily transported, e.g., near ports. However, mini steel mills prioritize market access over raw material proximity. These mills are cheaper to build and operate, and they are often located near markets due to the abundance of scrap metal, their primary input. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The US and Europe collectively account for about 13% of global steel production. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Identify the regions recognized as promising sites for geothermal electric power generation by the Geological Survey of India:
1. Chummathang in Jammu and Kashmir
2. Cambay in Gujarat
3. Tattapani in Chhattisgarh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
