INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Dumping of solid waste in low-lying areas earth cover is called as:

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?

Spring tides occur on:

On which of the following date/dates, winter solstice is observed in Northern Hemisphere?
I. 21st December
II. 5th August
III. 10th January

The Grand Canyon is located on the:

A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as:

Maps showing natural features of the earth are called maps.

The land which is not cultivated every year though it is suitable for cultivation:

Contours are imaginary lines showing:

Our atmosphere is divided into layers: