INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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?

When the moon completely covers the sun, it is known as:

The rate of deforestation is high in:

The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called:

Snakes and vultures are eating rats in a field. If wild dogs are let into the field, what will be the immediate result?

Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley?

Coffee is a:

The term Roaring Forties is related to the:

Convectional Rainfall occurs in:

Which of the following mountain range separates Europe and Asia?