INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Earthquakes are generally associated with:

What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake?

Consider the following geological phenomena:
I. Development of a fault
II. Movement along a fault
III. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption
IV. Folding of rocks
Which of the above causes earth-quakes?

Cyclones are caused due to:

Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of:

Which one of the following rivers crosses the tropic of Capricorn twice?

Widening of a river valley takes place due to:

Which one of the following does not cause soil erosion?

The salt concentration (measured as salinity in parts per thousand), is less than % in inland waters.

The remedies to soil erosion are:
I. Contour bunding
II. Regulation of land use
III. Cutting of trees
IV. Allowing grazing of animals