INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

What is called a shallow stretch of river that may be crossed on feet.?

Which of the following pairs related to the types of mountains is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to the ‘Continental Shelf’, consider the following statements:

1. Legally, it is the stretch of the seabed adjacent to the shores of a particular country to which it belongs. 

2. Canyons and trenches are observed in this region.

3. Fossil fuels and metallic nodules are found in the continental shelves. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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

Global warming is expected to result in:

The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are:

A group of inter-connected islands is known as  .

Evergreen type Forests are found in:

The largest reservoir of fresh water is: