Insights Static Quiz -135, 2018
Indian Geography
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Arrange the following islands from North to South
- Amini
- Minicoy
- Cannnanore
Select the correct code
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Answer – A
- Minicoy is southern most island. Amini is north of 11 degree north and Canninnore south of 11 degree north.
- Also check the map.
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Answer – A
- Minicoy is southern most island. Amini is north of 11 degree north and Canninnore south of 11 degree north.
- Also check the map.
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Lakshadweep islands
- Divided by Eleventh degree channel
- Minicoy is their largest island
- Characterised by storm beaches
Which of the above is/are true
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Answer – D
- In Lakshadweep, there are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited.
- Minicoy is the largest island with an area of 453 sq. km.
- The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Eleventh degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island.
- The Islands of this archipelago have storm beaches consisting of unconsolidated pebbles, shingles, cobbles and boulders on the eastern seaboard.
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Answer – D
- In Lakshadweep, there are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited.
- Lakshadweep is the largest island.
- The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Eleventh degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island.
- The Islands of this archipelago have storm beaches consisting of unconsolidated pebbles, shingles, cobbles and boulders on the eastern seaboard.
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Which of the following is/are true about western coastal plains
- Submerged in ocean water
- Not suitable for natural harbour ports
Select the right code
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Answer – a
- The western coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plain. It is believed that the city of Dwaraka which was once a part of the Indian mainland situated along the west coast is submerged under water.
- Because of this submergence it is a narrow belt and provides natural conditions for the development of ports and harbours. Kandla, Mazagaon, JLN port Navha Sheva, Marmagao, Mangalore, Cochin, etc. are some of the important natural ports located along the west coast.
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Answer – a
- The western coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plain. It is believed that the city of Dwaraka which was once a part of the Indian mainland situated along the west coast is submerged under water.
- Because of this submergence it is a narrow belt and provides natural conditions for the development of ports and harbours. Kandla, Mazagaon, JLN port Navha Sheva, Marmagao, Mangalore, Cochin, etc. are some of the important natural ports located along the west coast.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Kayals are a distinguishing feature of Western coastal plains. In which of the following segments, it is dominant
- Konkan coast
- Malabar coast
- Goan coast
Select the right code
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Answer – B
- The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation and also due to its special attraction for tourists.
- Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
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Answer – B
- The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation and also due to its special attraction for tourists.
- Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Consider the following about difference between eastern and western coast
- Continental shelf is larger in Western coast
- Western coast witness lesser deltas than eastern
- Ports are lesser in number on Eastern coast
Select the right code
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Answer – A
- As compared to the western coastal plain, the eastern coastal plain is broader and is an example of an emergent coast.
- There are well-developed deltas here, formed by the rivers flowing eastward in to the Bay of Bengal. These include the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri. Because of its emergent nature, it has less number of ports and harbours.
- The continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea, which makes it difficult for the development of good ports and harbours.
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Answer – A
- As compared to the western coastal plain, the eastern coastal plain is broader and is an example of an emergent coast.
- There are well-developed deltas here, formed by the rivers flowing eastward in to the Bay of Bengal. These include the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri. Because of its emergent nature, it has less number of ports and harbours.
- The continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea, which makes it difficult for the development of good ports and harbours.
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Consider the statements below about Thar desert
- Was under the sea in Mesozoic era
- An extension of Peninsular plateau
Which of the above is/are true
Correct
Answer – C
- During the Mesozoic era, the region of Thar was under the sea. This can be corroborated by the evidence available at wood fossils park at Aakal and marine deposits around Brahmsar, near Jaisalmer (The approximate age of the woodfossils is estimated to be 180 million years).
- Though the underlying rock structure of the desert is an extension of the Peninsular plateau, yet, due to extreme arid conditions, its surface features have been carved by physical weathering and wind actions.
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Answer – C
- During the Mesozoic era, the region of Thar was under the sea. This can be corroborated by the evidence available at wood fossils park at Aakal and marine deposits around Brahmsar, near Jaisalmer (The approximate age of the woodfossils is estimated to be 180 million years).
- Though the underlying rock structure of the desert is an extension of the Peninsular plateau, yet, due to extreme arid conditions, its surface features have been carved by physical weathering and wind actions.
