Static Quiz 23 August 2023
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Static Quiz 23 August 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ecological pyramids
1. The pyramid consists of a number of horizontal bars depicting specific trophic levels.
2. The length of each bar represents the total number of individuals at each trophic level in an
ecosystem.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
All the above statements are correct.
IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
All the above statements are correct.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sulphur Cycle
1. The sulphur cycle is mostly gaseous cycle.
2. The sulphur reservoir is locked in organic (coal, oil and peat) and inorganic deposits (pyrite
rock and sulphur rock).
3. Sulphur bound in living organism is carried back through excretion and decomposition of dead
organic material.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The sulphur cycle is mostly sedimentary except two of its compounds hydrogen
sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) add a gaseous component to its normal
sedimentary cycle. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The sulphur cycle is mostly sedimentary except two of its compounds hydrogen
sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) add a gaseous component to its normal
sedimentary cycle. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are characteristics of Succession?
1. Increased productivity
2. Shift of nutrients from’ the reservoirs
3. Increased diversity of organisms
4. Increase in the complexity of food webs
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tundra vegetation
1. Alpine tundra extends as a continuous belt below the polar ice cap and above the tree line in
the northern hemisphere.
2. Tundra vegetation are protected from chillness by the presence of thick cuticle and epidermal
hair.
3. Mammals of the tundra region have large body size, small tail and small ear to avoid the loss
of heat from the surface.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Arctic tundra extends as a continuous belt below the polar ice cap and
above the tree line in the northern hemisphere. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Arctic tundra extends as a continuous belt below the polar ice cap and
above the tree line in the northern hemisphere. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Dissolved oxygen
1. Oxygen enters the aquatic ecosystem through the air water interface.
2. Oxygen is less soluble in cold water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The amount of dissolved oxygen retained in water is also influenced by temperature. Oxygen
is less soluble in warm water. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The amount of dissolved oxygen retained in water is also influenced by temperature. Oxygen
is less soluble in warm water. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
