INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Most of the ozone in the earth’s atmosphere is found in the:

Earthquakes are generally associated with:

Asteroids have their orbits between which of the following planets?

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?

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Where is duration of the day and night on Earth are almost the equal?

Which is the coldest among the following?

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?

Salivation of soil is caused by:

Which of the following winds is called anti-trade wind?