Static Quiz 06 May 2024 (Geography)

This soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the southern and eastern parts of the Deccan Plateau. They are normally fertile, whereas in dry upland areas, the soil has poor fertility due to a coarse-grained structure. They are generally poor in humus, phosphorus, and nitrogen. The above-mentioned paragraph refers to which of the following soils?

With reference to black soils in India, consider the following statements:
1. These soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys.
2. They swell and become sticky when wet and shrink when dried.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. India accounts for more than twenty percent of the world’s land surface area.
2. It is the seventh-largest country in the world on the basis of area.
3. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is roughly 60 degrees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the inversion of temperature?
1. Dense fogs in winter mornings are caused due to temperature inversion.
2. It is a feature of plains and is not observed on hilly terrains.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following features of the China type of climatic region:
1. Year-round influence of on-shore trade winds.
2. Fairly uniform annual distribution of rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?