INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Mangrove forests occur in:

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?

Name the first Asian country to Orbit Mars:

Algae belongs to which of the following levels of the ecosystem?

Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines?

A biome is:

Instrument used for measuring area on maps is called:

The salt concentration (measured as salinity in parts per thousand), is less than % in inland waters.

‘Willow’ for a cricket bat is obtained from:

Marble comes under which category of rocks?