Insights Static Quiz -77, 2018
Geography
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- India’s territorial limit beyond the sea coast is around 30 km
- The difference between north and south extremities is lesser than east and west extremities of India
Select the right code
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Answer – d
- India’s territorial limit further extends towards the sea upto 12 nautical miles (about 21.9 km) from the coast
Statute mile = 63,360 inches
Nautical mile = 72,960 inches
1 Statute mile = about 1.6 km (1.584 km)
1 Nautical mile = about 1.8 km (1.852 km)
- The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees, whereas the actual distance measured from north to south extremity is 3,214 km, and that from east to west is only 2,933 km. This difference is based on the fact that the distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes remains the same everywhere.
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Answer – d
- India’s territorial limit further extends towards the sea upto 12 nautical miles (about 21.9 km) from the coast
Statute mile = 63,360 inches
Nautical mile = 72,960 inches
1 Statute mile = about 1.6 km (1.584 km)
1 Nautical mile = about 1.8 km (1.852 km)
- The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees, whereas the actual distance measured from north to south extremity is 3,214 km, and that from east to west is only 2,933 km. This difference is based on the fact that the distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes remains the same everywhere.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following form part of peninsular block of India
- Part of Delhi on the right bank of Yamuna
- Meghalaya plateau
- Thar desert
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Answer – d
- The northern boundary of the Peninsular Block may be taken as an irregular line running from Kachchh along the western flank of the Aravali Range near Delhi and then roughly parallel to the Yamuna and the Ganga as far as the Rajmahal Hills and the Ganga delta.
- Apart from these, the Karbi Anglong and the Meghalaya Plateau in the northeast and Rajasthan in the west are also extensions of this block. The northeastern parts are separated by the Malda fault in West Bengal from the Chotanagpur plateau.
- In Rajasthan, the desert and other desert–like features overlay this block.
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Answer – d
- The northern boundary of the Peninsular Block may be taken as an irregular line running from Kachchh along the western flank of the Aravali Range near Delhi and then roughly parallel to the Yamuna and the Ganga as far as the Rajmahal Hills and the Ganga delta.
- Apart from these, the Karbi Anglong and the Meghalaya Plateau in the northeast and Rajasthan in the west are also extensions of this block. The northeastern parts are separated by the Malda fault in West Bengal from the Chotanagpur plateau.
- In Rajasthan, the desert and other desert–like features overlay this block.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following about Indus river system
- Indus forms a gorge near Gilgit
- Indus receives Himalayan tributaries from Afghanistan region as well besides Punjab region
- Indus flows in India through three administrative districts
Which of the above is correct
Correct
Answer – d
- After flowing in the northwest direction between the Ladakh and Zaskar ranges, Indus passes through Ladakh and Baltistan. It cuts across the Ladakh range, forming a spectacular gorge near Gilgit in Jammu and Kashmir. It enters into Pakistan near Chillar in the Dardistan region.
- It finally emerges out of the hills near Attock where it receives the Kabul river on its right bank. The other important tributaries joining the right bank of the Indus are the Khurram, the Tochi, the Gomal, the Viboa and the Sangar. They all originate in the Sulaiman ranges.
- Indus flows in India only through the Leh district in Jammu and Kashmir
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Answer – d
- After flowing in the northwest direction between the Ladakh and Zaskar ranges, Indus passes through Ladakh and Baltistan. It cuts across the Ladakh range, forming a spectacular gorge near Gilgit in Jammu and Kashmir. It enters into Pakistan near Chillar in the Dardistan region.
- It finally emerges out of the hills near Attock where it receives the Kabul river on its right bank. The other important tributaries joining the right bank of the Indus are the Khurram, the Tochi, the Gomal, the Viboa and the Sangar. They all originate in the Sulaiman ranges.
- Indus flows in India only through the Leh district in Jammu and Kashmir
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the winter season in north India, the following geographical events are true
- The winds from Central Asia towards India carry moisture
- The increase in night temperature in the beginning of winter season indicates western disturbances arrival
Which of the above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – b
- A high pressure centre in Central Asian region lying to the north of the Himalayas develops during winter. This centre of high pressure gives rise to the flow of air at the low level from the north towards the Indian subcontinent, south of the mountain range. The surface winds blowing out of the high pressure centre over Central Asia reach India in the form of a dry continental air mass
- The western cyclonic disturbances which enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought into India by the westerly jet stream. An increase in the prevailing night temperature generally indicates an advance in the arrival of these cyclones disturbances.
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Answer – b
- A high pressure centre in Central Asian region lying to the north of the Himalayas develops during winter. This centre of high pressure gives rise to the flow of air at the low level from the north towards the Indian subcontinent, south of the mountain range. The surface winds blowing out of the high pressure centre over Central Asia reach India in the form of a dry continental air mass
- The western cyclonic disturbances which enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought into India by the westerly jet stream. An increase in the prevailing night temperature generally indicates an advance in the arrival of these cyclones disturbances.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are true about alluvial soil
- Covers the highest proportion of land
- Poor in phosphorus
Select the right code
Correct
Answer – c
- Alluvial 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.
- The alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous. Read the phosphorus cycle to understand why alluvial soil is poor in phosphorus. We will be covering it later as well.
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Answer – c
- Alluvial 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.
- The alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous. Read the phosphorus cycle to understand why alluvial soil is poor in phosphorus. We will be covering it later as well.
