INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Prime Meridian passes through:

As the river approaches the sea, the speed of the flowing water decreases and the river begins to break up into a number of streams called______.

Trade winds are due to:

Which one is not a non-conventional energy source?

What is the second most abundant element on Earth’s crust?

The area marked by internal drainage:

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

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?

What is the percentage coverage of Tropical Forest on earth’s landmass?

How many seismic stations are required to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?