INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called:

Cloud burst means:

Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of:

The minimum short-term natural hazard is:

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?

What is the epicenter of an Earthquake?

Which one is not a non-conventional energy source?

A place where there is constant intermingling of salt water and fresh water is   

The rate of deforestation is high in:

The presence of a lion in the forest is essential in order to: