Static Quiz 22 November 2024
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Static Quiz 22 November 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
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 coarse-grained structure. They are generally poor in humus, phosphorus, and nitrogen. The above-mentioned paragraph refers to which of the following soils?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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?CorrectAnswer: B
Alluvial soils and not black soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These
soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. Black soil covers most of the Deccan
Plateau which includes parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and some parts
of Tamil Nadu. Hence statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
Alluvial soils and not black soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These
soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. Black soil covers most of the Deccan
Plateau which includes parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and some parts
of Tamil Nadu. Hence statement 1 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following features of 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?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
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4. Question
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.CorrectAnswer: A
The inversion takes place in hills and mountains due to air drainage. Cold air at the hills and mountains, produced during night, flows under the influence of gravity. Being heavy and dense, the cold air acts almost like water and moves down the slope to pile up deeply in pockets and valley bottoms with warm air above. This is called air drainage. It protects plants from frost damages.IncorrectAnswer: A
The inversion takes place in hills and mountains due to air drainage. Cold air at the hills and mountains, produced during night, flows under the influence of gravity. Being heavy and dense, the cold air acts almost like water and moves down the slope to pile up deeply in pockets and valley bottoms with warm air above. This is called air drainage. It protects plants from frost damages. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following depositional features of rivers?
1. Alluvial Fans
2. Flood Plains
3. Deltas
4. Natural LeveeCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
