INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

What is the full form of ITCZ?

Ice glacier’s melting is a common phenomenon linked to the rise in seawater level. The glaciers are predominantly present in:

‘Flash floods’ are associated with:

Hydraulic Action is a type of erosion caused by:

‘Super nova’ is:

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

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

Which of the following is the most abundant metal on Earth’s crust?

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?

Earthquakes are generally associated with: