INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

In which two layers of the Earth does the “The Gutenberg Discontinuity” lies?

Which of the following is known as the Morning Star?

The tropical rainforests:

The main cause of recurring flood is:

The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top because:

 _________ affect the rate of humus formation of soil.

Which of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Western parts of India?

The vertical movement of air is termed 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?

Sandstone is metamorphosed to: