INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The deepest surface depression on the earth is:

As the river approaches the sea, the speed of the flowing water decreases and the river begins to break up into a number of streams called______.

‘Terra rossa’ is a Latin word which means:

The Milky Way Galaxy was first observed by:

Which of the following pairs related to the types of mountains is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Jupiter’s-radius-is-about-1/10-the-radius-of-the-Sun,-and-its-mass-is-0.001-times-the-mass-of-the-Sun

Which of the following statements is correct?

In the context of the characteristic features of the climate of the Tropical Savannah region, consider the following statements: 

1. Savanna type of climate is found between equatorial rainforests and hot deserts.

2. Plants found in Savannas have extra-long roots that are capable of reaching the water table deep beneath the soil. 

3. Soil in Savannas is usually formed by laterization, a type of chemical weathering. 

4. The prevailing winds of the region are the Trade Winds which are strongest during summers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Density of the earth’s atmosphere is highest in the:

In mountainous areas a natural cause for road blocks is often