DAY – 18: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015

Which of the following contour lines are correctly matched?

1. Isohyet – A line joining points with constant wind speed.
2. Isohel – A line joining points of equal precipitation on a map.
3. Isotherm – A line that connects points on a map that have the same temperature
4. Isobar – A line of equal or constant pressure on a graph
5. Isoneph – A line indicating equal cloud cover

Choose the correct answer using the codes below:

With reference to altimeter, consider the following statements:

1. It is an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level
2. Altitude in aeroplanes is determined based on the measurement of atmospheric pressure

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Beaufort wind scale is an empirical measure that relates wind force to observed conditions at sea or on land
2. The Beaufort number 12 indicates calm weather

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

In which of the following climate zones one can find evergreen coniferous forests?

Please observe the following graph:

Which of the following climate types does this graph represent?

In which of the following countries would you find largest population of the Hausa tribe, which was recently in news?

With reference to Bedouins and Tuareg people, consider the following statements:

1. Majority of the population of both tribes live in the Middle East region of Asia
2. Tuareg people have abandoned nomadism whereas Bedouins fiercely practice it in the region
3. Recently both tribes have joined hands with Islamic State to terrorize the region

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Sirocco is a cold local wind which originates in the Alps
2. Mistral is a hot. Dusty wind which originates in the Sahara desert

Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

With reference to Sugar Beet, consider the following statements:

1. France and US are two of the largest producers of this crop
2. It is being used to produce about 20% of the world’s sugar production
3. Whereas Sugarcane contain high quantity of sucrose, Sugar Beet contains high content of fructose giving distinct quality of sugar output
4. Unlike sugarcane, Sugar beet is a temperate crop

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The rainfall that takes place in Assam and Mizoram hills is mainly of which of the following types?