INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:

Who coined the word ‘Geography’?

Which of the following is NOT man made ecosystem?

The land of maximum biodiversity is:

Consider the following geological phenomena:
I. Development of a fault
II. Movement along a fault
III. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption
IV. Folding of rocks
Which of the above causes earth-quakes?

When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form:

Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley?

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 sea bed sloping gradually and bordering the continent is known as:

The Mediterranean region are characterized by heavy rain in: