INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ is associated with:

Spring tides occur on:

What is the interval between a high tide and neap tide at a given place?

The layer of the atmosphere in which Radio Waves are reflected back is called:

In earth atmosphere, which of the following continuously decreases with height?

The distance of 1° longitudes on Earth is almost equal to which of the following?

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

Consider the following statements about ‘Meandering’:

1. Meandering is an important feature of upper course of a river that is characterized by intensive erosion and vertical cliffs with a concave slope. 

2. The physiographical features associated with meandering process are oxbow lake, levee deposits and backswamp. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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 of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore?