INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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

Source of energy in ecosystem is:

Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?

Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in:

__________ is the thinnest layer of Earth.

The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world’s forest land is:

Sea water is saltier than rain water because:

Which one of the following represent the lines joining the places of equal rainfall?

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 one of the following organisations is responsible for publishing topographical sheets?