Static Quiz 21 April 2023
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Static Quiz 21 April 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Seismic Waves
1. Rayleigh wave is the fastest surface wave and moves the ground from side-to-side.
2. A Love wave rolls along the ground just like a wave rolls across a lake or an ocean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
Rayleigh wave rolls along the ground just like a wave rolls across a lake or an ocean.
Long wave is the fastest surface wave and moves the ground from side-to-side.IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
Rayleigh wave rolls along the ground just like a wave rolls across a lake or an ocean.
Long wave is the fastest surface wave and moves the ground from side-to-side. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding crust of earth
1. Oceanic crust is denser than Continental crust.
2. Silicate and magnesium are the most abundant minerals in oceanic crust.
3. The transition zone between these two types of crust is called the Mohorovicic discontinuity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The transition zone between these two types of crust is sometimes called the Conrad discontinuity.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The transition zone between these two types of crust is sometimes called the Conrad discontinuity. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Endogenic Forces
1. Endogenic forces are those internal forces which derive their strength from the earth’s interior.
2. Endogenic forces are mainly land wearing forces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The endogenic forces are mainly land building forces. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The endogenic forces are mainly land building forces. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following factors affects Delta Formation?
1. Tectonic stability
2. River slope
3. Tidal range
4. Sediment sources
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
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5. Question
Which of the following are depositional landforms due to Glaciers?
1. Arete
2. Eskers
3. Drumlins
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
When the divide between two cirque walls gets narrow because of progressive erosions,
it results in the formation of a saw-toothed ridge called Arete. Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
When the divide between two cirque walls gets narrow because of progressive erosions,
it results in the formation of a saw-toothed ridge called Arete. Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect.
