INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Most of the ozone in the earth’s atmosphere is found in the:

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?

Which one of the following is an abiotic and renewable resource?

Who had used the term “Ecology” first time?

Marble comes under which category of rocks?

The greatest erosive power of a river is associated with:

Suez Canal connects which of the following water bodies?

Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage?

Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley?

Read the following statements carefully about interior of the Earth:

1. Asthenosphere is considered as source region of Mid-Oceanic Ridge Basalt.

2. Lower Mantle of the Earth’s surface is involved in plate tectonic movement and isostatic adjustments. 

3. Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. 

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