INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The approximate circumference of the Earth is

In which two layers of the Earth does the “The Gutenberg Discontinuity” lies?

In predation between:
I. A lion and a deer
II. A snake and a frog
III. A lizard and an insect and
IV. An owl and a rat
Which predator will have greater control over its prey?

Which one of the following is not a cold ocean current?

Identify the most infertile amongst the following soils.

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 cause of loss of forest cover is:

Solar energy is received by the earth through:

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to

The minimum short-term natural hazard is: