Static Quiz 23 December 2022
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Static Quiz 23 December 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to India’s road network:
1. The National Highways constitute only two percent of the total road length but carry 40 percent of the road traffic.
2. State Highways constitute 10 percent of the total road length in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
States Highways constitute 3 percent of the total road length in the country. Hence statement 2 is not
correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
States Highways constitute 3 percent of the total road length in the country. Hence statement 2 is not
correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Nord Stream Pipeline, consider the following statements:
1. It is an export gas pipeline that runs via the North Sea.
2. It crosses the Exclusive Economic Zones of only Germany and Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:D
• Nord Stream 1 is a 1,224 km underwater gas pipeline running from Vyborg in northwest Russia
to Lubmin in northeastern Germany via the Baltic Sea. The majority owned by the Russian energy
giant Gazprom, it is the primary network through which gas reaches Germany. Most of the gas goes
directly to Germany, while the rest travels west and southwards through onshore links to other countries
and into storage caverns. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.• The Nord Stream crosses the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of several countries including
Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany, and the territorial waters of Russia, Denmark,
and Germany. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer:D
• Nord Stream 1 is a 1,224 km underwater gas pipeline running from Vyborg in northwest Russia
to Lubmin in northeastern Germany via the Baltic Sea. The majority owned by the Russian energy
giant Gazprom, it is the primary network through which gas reaches Germany. Most of the gas goes
directly to Germany, while the rest travels west and southwards through onshore links to other countries
and into storage caverns. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.• The Nord Stream crosses the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of several countries including
Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany, and the territorial waters of Russia, Denmark,
and Germany. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following pairs: Ores Location
1. Bauxite : Maikal Hills
2. Copper : Balaghat
3. Mica : Nellore
How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following factors can influence the distribution of population?
1. Mineral deposits
2. Availability of water
3. Topography
4. Urbanisation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Ports: Characteristics
1. Kandla : Tidal port
2. Tuticorin : Natural Harbour
3. Kolkata : Inland Riverine port
4. Visakhapatnam : Deepest landlocked port
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
