INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Light from the Sun reaches us in nearly:

In the context of Pressure Belts, which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?

1. High pressure center are developed during winter in the North of the Himalayas.

2. The Convergence of Tropical and sub-tropical winds results in the formation of cyclones in the sub-polar region.

3. Pressure belts shift northwards and southwards with the shift of thermal equator. 

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as:

Isoclines joining places of equal rainfall are called 

The fur of the animals living in colder regions:

Which of the following is considered to be the largest volcano on Earth (in terms of its mass and footprint)?

When the earth is at the maximum distance from the Sun, it is called:

The planet emitting green light is:

What causes day and night cycle on Earth?

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