INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The minimum short-term natural hazard is:

The cause of loss of forest cover is:

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?

A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as:

Maps showing natural features of the earth are called maps.

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

The total number of planets revolving around the sun is:

Where is duration of the day and night on Earth are almost the equal?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Instrument used for measuring area on maps is called: