INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

The land of maximum biodiversity is:

Which of the following is the newest geological era?

The one who is engaged in scientific drawing of maps is called:

The tropical grassland is called:

After which one of the following tribes of India, the largest continent of ancient geological history of the world has been named?

Contours are imaginary lines showing:

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?

The four largest planets of the Solar System in decreasing size are:

A drainage pattern where a river is joined by its tributaries approximately at right angles is______