INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Mangrove forests occur in:

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?

Equator represents:

The soils which are rich in Calcium are known as:

Which is the most stable eco-system?

Best way to conserve our water resources:

In which region is Terrace farming done?

As one moves from the polar region towards equator the diversity of plant and animal species  .

Which of the following is not an example of a metamorphic rock?

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