INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by:

The term Roaring Forties is related to the:

Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks?

Spot the odd item in the following:

What is the mean temperature of Earth?

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

The humidity of air depends on:

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?

‘Super nova’ is:

Sink hole is a phenomenon of: