INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Breaking down of rock in situ is known as:

Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by:

Which planet is called evening star?

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?

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Mission of Ramsar Convention is to conserve_____.

As one moves from the polar region towards equator the diversity of plant and animal species  .

Masses-of-stars-and-galaxies-are-usually-expressed-in:

Which one of the following practices is adopted for restoring the fertility of soil?