Static Quiz 10 June 2024
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Static Quiz 10 June 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Sheet Erosion, consider the following statements:
1. It occurs on level lands after a heavy shower.
2. It removes the finer and more fertile topsoil.
3. It leads to the formation of badland topography.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Gully erosion is prevalent on steep slopes. Gullies deepen with rainfall, cutting the agricultural lands into small fragments and making them unsuitable for cultivation. A region with numerous deep gullies or ravines is referred to as badland topography. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: A
Gully erosion is prevalent on steep slopes. Gullies deepen with rainfall, cutting the agricultural lands into small fragments and making them unsuitable for cultivation. A region with numerous deep gullies or ravines is referred to as badland topography. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following best describes the process of “Lithification”?
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
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3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The onset of an easterly jet stream over peninsular India.
2. Development of high pressure in the region lying to the north of the Himalayas.
Which of the above weather phenomena are observed during the winter season in India?CorrectAnswer: B
An easterly jet stream flows over the southern part of the Peninsula in the summer month of June. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: B
An easterly jet stream flows over the southern part of the Peninsula in the summer month of June. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Easterly Jet Streams, consider the following statements:
1. The easterly jet stream shifts southward during the southwest monsoon period.
2. The easterly jet stream is responsible for bringing the tropical depressions into India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect: An easterly jet stream flows over the southern part of the Peninsula in June and has a maximum speed of 90 km per hour. In August, it is confined to 15°N latitude, and in September up to 22°N latitudes. The easterlies normally do not extend north of 30°N latitude in the upper atmosphere. Hence, the influence of the easterly jet stream keeps increasing towards the north during the southwest monsoon period.IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect: An easterly jet stream flows over the southern part of the Peninsula in June and has a maximum speed of 90 km per hour. In August, it is confined to 15°N latitude, and in September up to 22°N latitudes. The easterlies normally do not extend north of 30°N latitude in the upper atmosphere. Hence, the influence of the easterly jet stream keeps increasing towards the north during the southwest monsoon period. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding tides:
1. Two high tides and two low tides occur during every 24-hour period.
2. They are caused by the earth-moon-sun positions.
3. They help in the removal of polluted water from estuaries.
Which of the following statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
