INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

A semi enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea is called:

The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by:

Lake formed in a cut off river, meander is called:

Which of the following is an alternative theory to the Big Bang theory developed in 1948, stating that the universe does not change even though it is expanding over time?

Which planet orbits closest to the earth?

Who among the following has given the term rhizosphere:

Marble comes under which category of rocks?

The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as:

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Currents?

1. Gravitational pull of the Earth is responsible for the activation of Cold currents.

2. The rotation of the Earth stimulates warm currents. 

3. The ‘West Wind drift’ is the largest current among all and is a type of circumpolar current.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

The formation of ‘Mushroom rock’ in desert region is an example of: