INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Waves approaching the shore is known as:

Who coined the word ‘Geography’?

In the context of Pressure Belts, which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?

1. High pressure center are developed during winter in the North of the Himalayas.

2. The Convergence of Tropical and sub-tropical winds results in the formation of cyclones in the sub-polar region.

3. Pressure belts shift northwards and southwards with the shift of thermal equator. 

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

‘Green House Effect’ means:

What is the full form of ITCZ?

Which of the following Scientist proved that the path of each planet around the Sun is elliptical?

In which of the following is the Great Barrier Reef located?

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

The natural gaps across the mountains which provide routes are called:

Equator represents: