QUIZ – 2020: Insights Static Quiz, 04 January 2020 – Geography
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The core of the Great Himalayas is made up of granite rocks.
- The Deccan Plateau receives heavy rainfall throughout the year as it falls on the windward side of major hills of Central and Southern India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats.
This region is mostly semi-arid as it lies on the leeward side of both Ghats. Much of the Deccan is covered by thorn scrub forest scattered with small regions of deciduous broadleaf forest. Climate in the Deccan ranges from hot summers to mild winters.
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Solution: a)
The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats.
This region is mostly semi-arid as it lies on the leeward side of both Ghats. Much of the Deccan is covered by thorn scrub forest scattered with small regions of deciduous broadleaf forest. Climate in the Deccan ranges from hot summers to mild winters.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, is part of
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Solution: c)
Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir near the India–Pakistan border, extending for 44 mi (70 km) from north-northwest to south-southeast. It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.
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Solution: c)
Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir near the India–Pakistan border, extending for 44 mi (70 km) from north-northwest to south-southeast. It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- In India, the tropical zone, lying south of the Tropic of Cancer experiences high temperatures throughout the year with high daily and annual range of temperature.
- In India, area north of the Tropic of Cancer being away from the equator, experiences extreme climate with small daily and annual range.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The tropical zone being nearer to the equator, experiences high temperatures throughout the year with small daily and annual range.
Area north of the Tropic of Cancer being away from the equator, experiences extreme climate with high daily and annual range of temperature.
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Solution: d)
The tropical zone being nearer to the equator, experiences high temperatures throughout the year with small daily and annual range.
Area north of the Tropic of Cancer being away from the equator, experiences extreme climate with high daily and annual range of temperature.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Climate of India.
- The Himalayas trap the monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.
- Difference in air pressure causes reversal in the direction of monsoon winds.
- With a long coastline, large coastal areas have extremes of climate.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The lofty Himalayas in the north along with its extensions act as an effective climatic divide. The towering mountain chain provides an invincible shield to protect the subcontinent from the cold northern winds.
These cold and chilly winds originate near the Arctic circle and blow across central and eastern Asia. The Himalayas also trap the monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.
As compared to the landmass, water heats up or cools down slowly. This differential heating of land and sea creates different air pressure zones in different seasons in and around the Indian subcontinent. Difference in air pressure causes reversal in the direction of monsoon winds.
With a long coastline, large coastal areas have an equable climate. Areas in the interior of India are far away from the moderating influence of the sea. Such areas have extremes of climate.
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Solution: c)
The lofty Himalayas in the north along with its extensions act as an effective climatic divide. The towering mountain chain provides an invincible shield to protect the subcontinent from the cold northern winds.
These cold and chilly winds originate near the Arctic circle and blow across central and eastern Asia. The Himalayas also trap the monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.
As compared to the landmass, water heats up or cools down slowly. This differential heating of land and sea creates different air pressure zones in different seasons in and around the Indian subcontinent. Difference in air pressure causes reversal in the direction of monsoon winds.
With a long coastline, large coastal areas have an equable climate. Areas in the interior of India are far away from the moderating influence of the sea. Such areas have extremes of climate.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
At present, which of the following continent has the highest rate of population growth?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
