INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

How many types of ecological pyramids are present in ecosystem?

The largest ocean is:

The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called:

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to rain water harvesting?

Virtually treeless, sparse vegetation is found in:

How much of world’s surface is covered by water?

As the river approaches the sea, the speed of the flowing water decreases and the river begins to break up into a number of streams called______.

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 exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution?

The ash–grey soils of high–latitude coniferous forests a known as: