INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The crop mainly grown in hills is:

A stretch of sea water, partly or fully separated by a narrow strip from the main sea is called:

Which among the followings is not the result of underground water action?

The term Roaring Forties is related to the:

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

Masses-of-stars-and-galaxies-are-usually-expressed-in:

What is the mean temperature of Earth?

Marble comes under which category of rocks?

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

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?