INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Ursa Major or Big bear is an example of .

In a solar or lunar eclipse, the region of earth’s shadow is divided into:

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?

The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:

The sea bed sloping gradually and bordering the continent is known as:

Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock?

In an iceberg floating in the sea, out of 10 parts of its mass, how much will remain above the surface of the water?

Which of the following is the most abundant metal on Earth’s crust?

Where does most of the weather phenomena take place?

The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called: