Static Quiz 28 December 2022
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Static Quiz 28 December 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Badland topography is characterized by
1. Severe action of Wind and Water erosion
2. Presence of Hard archaic granite rock system
3. Semi-arid or arid climates
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: C
Justification: Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. They are characterized by steep slopes, minimal vegetation, lack of a substantial regolith, and high drainage density. The term ‘badlands’ was first given to an arid area in South Dakota, U.S.A., where the hills were badly eroded by occasional rain-storms into gullies and ravines. The extent of water action on hill slopes and rock surfaces was so great that the entire region was abandoned by the inhabitants. Deserts with similar features are now referred to as badlands, e.g. the Painted Desert of Arizona, which lies south-east of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River.IncorrectSolution: C
Justification: Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. They are characterized by steep slopes, minimal vegetation, lack of a substantial regolith, and high drainage density. The term ‘badlands’ was first given to an arid area in South Dakota, U.S.A., where the hills were badly eroded by occasional rain-storms into gullies and ravines. The extent of water action on hill slopes and rock surfaces was so great that the entire region was abandoned by the inhabitants. Deserts with similar features are now referred to as badlands, e.g. the Painted Desert of Arizona, which lies south-east of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In India, a lake formed in upper reaches of Mountains in the Northern region is most likely to be a
1. Tectonic lake
2. Glacial lake
3. Oxbow lake
4. Crater lake
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: A
Justification: Northern region of India can be characterized by:
-Presence of Himalayas with young and unconsolidated rock systems that makes S1 possible. Wular lake (Jammu & Kashmir) is the largest freshwater lake in India. It was formed by tectonic activity.
-Lack of volcanoes, which rules out option S4.
-High gradient of river flow, which rules out sediment deposition and the formation of ox-bow lakes, so S3 can’t be correct.
-Cold weather and presence of glaciers (and their movement), which makes S2 possible. A lake formed by melting of glacier is called a glacial lake. Most of the lakes in the Himalayan region are glacial lakes.IncorrectSolution: A
Justification: Northern region of India can be characterized by:
-Presence of Himalayas with young and unconsolidated rock systems that makes S1 possible. Wular lake (Jammu & Kashmir) is the largest freshwater lake in India. It was formed by tectonic activity.
-Lack of volcanoes, which rules out option S4.
-High gradient of river flow, which rules out sediment deposition and the formation of ox-bow lakes, so S3 can’t be correct.
-Cold weather and presence of glaciers (and their movement), which makes S2 possible. A lake formed by melting of glacier is called a glacial lake. Most of the lakes in the Himalayan region are glacial lakes. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The greatest single band of coniferous forests in the World is in
CorrectSolution: A
Justification: The pre-dominant vegetation of this Siberian “sub-Arctic” type of climate is evergreen coniferous forest. It stretches in a great, continuous belt across North America, Europe and Asia. The greatest single band of coniferous forest is the Taiga in Siberia. There are small patches of coniferous forests in European countries like Germany due to the high altitude.IncorrectSolution: A
Justification: The pre-dominant vegetation of this Siberian “sub-Arctic” type of climate is evergreen coniferous forest. It stretches in a great, continuous belt across North America, Europe and Asia. The greatest single band of coniferous forest is the Taiga in Siberia. There are small patches of coniferous forests in European countries like Germany due to the high altitude. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Terrestrial Radiation:
1. The earth after being heated by the sun radiates energy to the atmosphere in the
form of short waves.
2. The amount of heat received in the form of insolation is more than the amount
lost by the earth through terrestrial radiation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• The earth after being heated itself becomes a radiating body and it radiates energy to the atmosphere in long wave form.
• The earth as a whole does not accumulate or loose heat. It maintains its temperature. This can
happen only if the amount of heat received in the form of insolation equals the amount lost by the
earth through terrestrial radiation.IncorrectAnswer: D
• The earth after being heated itself becomes a radiating body and it radiates energy to the atmosphere in long wave form.
• The earth as a whole does not accumulate or loose heat. It maintains its temperature. This can
happen only if the amount of heat received in the form of insolation equals the amount lost by the
earth through terrestrial radiation. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are examples of antecedent rivers?
1. Kali
2. Satluj
3. Tista
4. Indus
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
