INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which one of the following has the highest wind velocity?

The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called:

Atmospheric temperature increasing at the higher altitudes is called:

The term territorial water means:

The main cause of global climatic change is:

Which of the following reasons is responsible for lack of vegetation in the deserts?

With reference to the ‘Continental Shelf’, consider the following statements:

1. Legally, it is the stretch of the seabed adjacent to the shores of a particular country to which it belongs. 

2. Canyons and trenches are observed in this region.

3. Fossil fuels and metallic nodules are found in the continental shelves. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Alps mountain range is located in which continent?

Virtually treeless, sparse vegetation is found in:

What is the percentage coverage of Tropical Forest on earth’s landmass?