INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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?

The latitude of a place is expressed by its angular distance in relation to:

The largest ocean is:

Which one of the following practices is adopted for restoring the fertility of soil?

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere makes Radio Communication possible?

The highest grade and best quality coal is:

Storms of gases are visible in the chromosphere of the Sun during:

Identify correct type of food chain. Grass – Rabbit – Fox:

Marble comes under which category of rocks?

With what bio-region is the term ‘‘Steppe’’ associated?