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Which among the following is the most determining factor in the path/direction taken by Tropical Cyclones in India? | Polar Jet Streams | Westerly Jet Streams | Position of ITCZ | Polar Jet Streams | The frequency of the tropical depressions originating from the Bay of Bengal varies from year to year. Their paths over India are mainly determined by the position of ITCZ which is generally termed as the monsoon trough. As the axis of the monsoon trough oscillates, there are fluctuations in the track and direction o... | c | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is the most determining factor in the path/direction taken by Tropical Cyclones in India?##Option_A: Polar Jet Streams###Option_B: Westerly Jet Streams##Option_C: Position of ITCZ##Option_D: Polar Jet Streams##Answer:c##Explaination:The frequency of... |
Consider the following statements: Lithification is the process of compaction of deposits of sediments into rocks. Foliation is the arrangement of minerals or grains in metamorphic rocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: Rocks of the earth’s surface are exposed to denudational agents, and are broken up into various sizes of fragments. Such fragments are transported by different exogenous agencies and deposited. These deposits through compaction turn into rocks. This process is called Lithification. Statement 2 ... | c | The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks. | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Lithification is the process of compaction of deposits of sediments into rocks. Foliation is the arrangement of minerals or grains in metamorphic rocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 onl... |
Consider the following statements: 1. Endogenic forces are land wearing forces and exogenic forces are land building forces. 2. All exogenic geomorphic processes are denudational processes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is incorrect: Endogenic forces are land building forces and exogenic forces are land wearing forces. Statement 2 is correct: All exogenic geomorphic processes are denudational processes. The endogenic and exogenic forces causing physical stresses and chemical actions on earth materials and bringing about ch... | b | Movements of the Earth | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Endogenic forces are land wearing forces and exogenic forces are land building forces. 2. All exogenic geomorphic processes are denudational processes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 ... |
Consider the following statements regarding surface wind conditions during winters in India: 1. Winds blow from northwest direction in northern plains 2. Winds blow with high velocity due to high pressure gradient. Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Explanation The weather in this season is characterised by feeble high pressure conditions over the northern plain. In south India, the air pressure is slightly lower. The isobars of 1019 mb and 1013 mb pass through northwest India and far south, respectively. As a result, winds start blowing from northwestern high pre... | a | Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure winds and rainfall | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding surface wind conditions during winters in India: 1. Winds blow from northwest direction in northern plains 2. Winds blow with high velocity due to high pressure gradient. Which of the above statements is/are correct? ##Option_A:... |
Consider the following pairs: Landform Characteristics 1. Moraines : deposits of glacial till. 2. Eskers : deposited by melt water from a retreating glacier or ice sheet. 3. Drumlins : Compacted boulder clay moulded by past glacial action. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | All the pairs are correctly matched. Moraines: They are long ridges of deposits of glacial till. Terminal moraines are long ridges of debris deposited at the end (toe) of the glaciers. Lateral moraines form along the sides parallel to the glacial valleys. The lateral moraines may join a terminal moraine forming a hors... | d | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Landform Characteristics 1. Moraines : deposits of glacial till. 2. Eskers : deposited by melt water from a retreating glacier or ice sheet. 3. Drumlins : Compacted boulder clay moulded by past glacial action. Which of the pairs given above is... |
Consider the following statements (UPSC PRELIMS 2013)
1). The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2). The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3). The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the pro... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | .The CoM is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha or House of the people. So statement 1 is incorrect as it is mentioning the word Parliament | b | Prime minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements (UPSC PRELIMS 2013)
1). The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2). The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3). The Prime Minister sha... |
With reference to sand dunes, consider the following statements: Barchans are narrow, longitudinal ridges of sand lying parallel to the direction of prevailing winds. Parabolic dunes are crescent or moon-shaped dunes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct: Crescent shaped dunes are called barchans with the points or wings directed away from wind direction. Barchan dunes form in areas of limited sand supply where the wind blows from just one direction. Statement 2 is correct: Parabolic dunes are reversed barchans with wind direction being th... | b | Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to sand dunes, consider the following statements: Barchans are narrow, longitudinal ridges of sand lying parallel to the direction of prevailing winds. Parabolic dunes are crescent or moon-shaped dunes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Opti... |
Which of the following best describes "Internet of Things"? It is a network of computing devices and real world physical objects. Big Data analytics is an integral part of it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | IoT is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, or people that are provided with unique identifiers. Thus it can be said that it is an internetworking of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items—embedded with electronics, software, sensors and network connectivi... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best describes "Internet of Things"? It is a network of computing devices and real world physical objects. Big Data analytics is an integral part of it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C:... |
Which of the following cause variability of insolation at the surface of the Earth? Rotation of Earth on its axis. Length of the day. Angle of inclination of Sun’s rays. Transparency of atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The amount and the intensity of Insolation vary during a day, in a season and in a year. The factors that cause these variations in Insolation are : the rotation of earth on its axis; the angle of inclination of the sun’s rays; the length of the day; the transparency of the atmosphere; the configuration of land in term... | d | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following cause variability of insolation at the surface of the Earth? Rotation of Earth on its axis. Length of the day. Angle of inclination of Sun’s rays. Transparency of atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only... |
With reference to ‘Guano’- natural fertilizer made from bird droppings, consider the following statements : 1. It is found in the regions of intense marine upwelling that support large colonies of marine birds. 2. The ideal type of guano rich in nitrogen, phosphate and potassium is found in exceptionally dry climat... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 and 2 are not correct. Guano is the accumulated excrement of seabirds, seals, or cave-dwelling bats. It is a highly effective fertilizer due to its exceptionally high content of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. It spurred the U.S. in the past to take possession of a group of remote Pacific islands in the ... | d | The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘Guano’- natural fertilizer made from bird droppings, consider the following statements : 1. It is found in the regions of intense marine upwelling that support large colonies of marine birds. 2. The ideal type of guano rich in nitrogen, phosphate and p... |
A large stretch of land surrounded by water is called as :
| Gulf
| Isthmus
| Straits
| Gulf
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Isthmus : a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
Gulf: is a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth. Ex. Gulf of cambay
Strait : a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
... | d | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A large stretch of land surrounded by water is called as :
##Option_A: Gulf
###Option_B: Isthmus
##Option_C: Straits
##Option_D: Gulf
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Isthmus : a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, ... |
A layer in earth’s atmosphere called ionosphere facilitates radio communication because : 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
The ionosphere is located between 80 and 400 km above the mesopause. It contains electrically charged particles known as ions, and hence, it is known as ionosphere. Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer.
| d | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: A layer in earth’s atmosphere called ionosphere facilitates radio communication because : 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 o... |
The atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to : Revolution of Earth Gravitational pull Uneven heating of Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth. Revolution of Earth around the Sun or uneven heating of the Earth does not contribute to exertion of atmospheric pressure. | b | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to : Revolution of Earth Gravitational pull Uneven heating of Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Expla... |
Blizzards are characteristic features of which of the following regions: | Equatorial region | Tropical region | Temperate region | Equatorial region | A Blizzard is a severe snowstorm with high winds lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically three hours or more. A ground blizzard is a weather condition where snow is not falling but loose snow on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds. | d | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Blizzards are characteristic features of which of the following regions:##Option_A: Equatorial region###Option_B: Tropical region##Option_C: Temperate region##Option_D: Equatorial region##Answer:d##Explaination:A Blizzard is a severe snowstorm with high winds lasting for a p... |
Which is the region characterized by the following features? Sirocco and Mistral are the local winds that blow in this region. They are known as world’s Orchard lands. Olive tree is most typical of the vegetation of the region. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | Mediterranean region | Laurentian region | Temperate continental region | Mediterranean region | Mediterranean region is characterized by: Sirocco: Hot, dry, dusty wind which originates in Sahara Desert. Usually associated with depressions from the Atlantic. Mistral is a cold wind from the north, rushing down the Rhone valley. its velocity is intensified by the funneling effect in the valley between Alps and the c... | a | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which is the region characterized by the following features? Sirocco and Mistral are the local winds that blow in this region. They are known as world’s Orchard lands. Olive tree is most typical of the vegetation of the region. Select the correct answer using the code given ... |
Government of India has recently launched Gas4India campaign to: | promote the use of LPG in rural India | encourage the exploration of coal bed methane | promote the use of natural gas in India | promote the use of LPG in rural India | The Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched the 'Gas4India' campaign that is aimed at promoting the use of natural gas in the country. It is a unified cross-country, multimedia, multi-event campaign to communicate the national, social, economic and ecological benefits of using natural gas as the fuel of ... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Government of India has recently launched Gas4India campaign to:##Option_A: promote the use of LPG in rural India###Option_B: encourage the exploration of coal bed methane##Option_C: promote the use of natural gas in India##Option_D: promote the use of LPG in rural India##An... |
Which of the following is called as a Nor- wester ? | Cold and fast wind in northern hemisphere that move from sub polar to polar region. | Cold and fast blowing winds in South Pole region. | Cold and fast blowing winds from the polar region in northern hemisphere. | Cold and fast wind in northern hemisphere that move from sub polar to polar region. | Nor Westers : These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’, a calamity of the month of Baisakh. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation. In Assam, these storms are known as “Bardoli Chheerha” | c | Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is called as a Nor- wester ?##Option_A: Cold and fast wind in northern hemisphere that move from sub polar to polar region.###Option_B: Cold and fast blowing winds in South Pole region.##Option_C: Cold and fast blowing winds from the polar region in no... |
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment: (UPSC Prelims 2012) | Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the” Houses within six months | Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the LokSabha within six months | Must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament | Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the” Houses within six months | . | a | Prime minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment: (UPSC Prelims 2012)##Option_A:Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the” Houses within six months###Option_B:Need not necessarily be a member... |
Consider these statements in the context of the Discretionary powers of the Governor
1. With respect to some of the states having special status such as Nagaland, Mizoram, etc. The Governor is supposed to exercise special powers at his discretion.
2. If in his opinion the Bill derogates the powers of the High Court... | 1 only | 2 & 3 only | 1 & 3 only | 1 only | nan | d | Governor | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider these statements in the context of the Discretionary powers of the Governor
1. With respect to some of the states having special status such as Nagaland, Mizoram, etc. The Governor is supposed to exercise special powers at his discretion.
2. If in his opinion th... |
Eustatic movements are related to? | Worldwide movement of sea level resulting from changes in the total volume of liquid seawater or capacity of ocean basins. | Movement of galaciers in northern Hemisphere. | Movement of earth"s outer core. | Worldwide movement of sea level resulting from changes in the total volume of liquid seawater or capacity of ocean basins. | nan | a | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Eustatic movements are related to?##Option_A:Worldwide movement of sea level resulting from changes in the total volume of liquid seawater or capacity of ocean basins.###Option_B:Movement of galaciers in northern Hemisphere.##Option_C:Movement of earth"s outer core.##Option_... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the functions of the constitution:
Declare and define the sovereignty and territorial as well as political boundary of the country
Declares and defines authority and nature of the authority of the institutions in the country
Which of the statements given abo... | 1 Only | 2 Only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 Only | nan | d | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the functions of the constitution:
Declare and define the sovereignty and territorial as well as political boundary of the country
Declares and defines authority and nature of the authority of the institutions in the c... |
In which of the following states are you likely to find Aptani Tribe? | Arunachal Pradesh | Gujarat | Madhya Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | The Apatani, or Tanw, also known by Apa and Apa Tani, are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Recently, Novel based on Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh titled Into the Hidden Valley has won 2016 MM Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction in t... | a | Other Persons | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which of the following states are you likely to find Aptani Tribe?##Option_A: Arunachal Pradesh###Option_B: Gujarat##Option_C: Madhya Pradesh##Option_D: Arunachal Pradesh##Answer:a##Explaination:The Apatani, or Tanw, also known by Apa and Apa Tani, are a tribal group of p... |
Consider the following statements:
1. All the fresh water lakes of Himalaya are tectonic in origin.
2. Kolleru lake of Andhra Pradesh is an example of Ox-bow Lake.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
Statement 1 is incorrect :
Most of the fresh water lakes of Himalaya are glacial in origin with few exceptions of tectonic lakes like Wullar lake of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lakes are classified on the basis of Salinity, mode of origin, fluvially originated lakes, lakes due to mass translocation, lakes formed by gr... | b | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. All the fresh water lakes of Himalaya are tectonic in origin.
2. Kolleru lake of Andhra Pradesh is an example of Ox-bow Lake.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only... |
"These Plains are formed due to interplay of the river Ganga and river Mahananda , the tract exhibits a dendritic drainage pattern. The western part of the tract is more uplifted and undulating, whereas the eastern part exhibits flat topography and is prone to severe drought as well as flooding.” The above descript... | Barind Plains of West Bengal | Pat lands of Chotanagpur | Plains of Assam | Barind Plains of West Bengal | lndian territorial Maldah district of West Bengal is geographically identified as Barind tract. The drainage density indicates that the western part of the Barind Tract is more uplifted and undulating, whereas the eastern part exhibits flat topography. The Barind tract is nearly level over most of the e... | a | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"These Plains are formed due to interplay of the river Ganga and river Mahananda , the tract exhibits a dendritic drainage pattern. The western part of the tract is more uplifted and undulating, whereas the eastern part exhibits flat topography and is prone to severe drou... |
With reference to Software Robotics recently deployed by ICICI Bank, consider the following statements: 1. These are used to identify the aunthenticity of the customers. 2. They leverage artificial intelligence tools such as facial arecognition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
In banking, software robotics emulates human actions to automate and perform repetitive, high volume and time consuming business tasks cutting across multiple applications. It leverages recent advancements in artificial intelligence such as facial and voice recognition, machine learning, natural language processing, ... | b | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Software Robotics recently deployed by ICICI Bank, consider the following statements: 1. These are used to identify the aunthenticity of the customers. 2. They leverage artificial intelligence tools such as facial arecognition. Which of the stateme... |
Which one of the following characterizes the cold weather season in India: | Warm days and warm nights | Warm days and cold nights | Cool days and cold nights | Warm days and warm nights | Important characteristics of cold weather season in India are: The cold weather season in India begins during mid November in Northern India and stays till February. During the cold season, the days are warm and nights are cold. When temperature decreases, frost is commonly experienced in Northern India The cold season... | b | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following characterizes the cold weather season in India:##Option_A: Warm days and warm nights###Option_B: Warm days and cold nights##Option_C: Cool days and cold nights##Option_D: Warm days and warm nights##Answer:b##Explaination:Important characteristics o... |
With reference to natural vegetation, Sholas are: | evergreen forest on the foothills of Himalayas. | tropical deciduous forests of central India. | mangrove species found in Sundarbans. | evergreen forest on the foothills of Himalayas. | The southern mountain forests include the forests found in three distinct areas of Peninsular India viz; the Western Ghats, the Vindhyas and the Nilgiris. As they are closer to the tropics, and only 1,500 m above the sea level, vegetation is temperate in the higher regions, and subtropical on the lower regions of the... | d | Climatic Regions of India | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to natural vegetation, Sholas are:##Option_A: evergreen forest on the foothills of Himalayas.###Option_B: tropical deciduous forests of central India.##Option_C: mangrove species found in Sundarbans.##Option_D: evergreen forest on the foothills of Himalayas.##... |
Consider the following: 1. Average temperature of warmest and coldest months does not differ by more than 50 degree Celsius. 2. Winters are absent here. 3. Soil is poor in nutrients and acidic in nature. Which of the following forests represents the above characteristics ? | Tropical forests | Boreal forest | Savanna fores | Tropical forests | Tropical forests are characterized by poor acidic soils, Because of the lack of seasonal differences, due to the geographical location of the forests, and the high humidity level the vegetation is luxuriant here. The recurring features of rainforests are basically the following: · high biodiversity · evergreen trees · ... | a | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: 1. Average temperature of warmest and coldest months does not differ by more than 50 degree Celsius. 2. Winters are absent here. 3. Soil is poor in nutrients and acidic in nature. Which of the following forests represents the above characteristics ?##... |
With reference to GST Council, consider the following statements: It consists of the Union Finance Minister, MoS of revenue and one minister nominated by each State Government. Secretary (revenue), Ministry of Finance shall be the ex-officio secretary to the GST council. Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) Chair... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-second Amendment) Bill, 2016, for introduction of Goods and Services tax in the country. As per Article 279A (1) of the amended Constitution, the GST Council has to be constituted by the President within 60 days of the commencement of Article 279A. As per Article 279A of the ame... | d | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to GST Council, consider the following statements: It consists of the Union Finance Minister, MoS of revenue and one minister nominated by each State Government. Secretary (revenue), Ministry of Finance shall be the ex-officio secretary to the GST council. Cen... |
Which of the following are correctly arranged from West to East? | Srinagar, Amarnath, Kargil, Leh. | Kargil, Srinagar, Leh, Amarnath | Srinagar, Amarnath, Leh, Kargil | Srinagar, Amarnath, Kargil, Leh. | The correct sequence: Srinagar, Amarnath, Kargil, Leh. | a | Map based Questins from Indian Geography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following are correctly arranged from West to East?##Option_A: Srinagar, Amarnath, Kargil, Leh.###Option_B: Kargil, Srinagar, Leh, Amarnath##Option_C: Srinagar, Amarnath, Leh, Kargil##Option_D: Srinagar, Amarnath, Kargil, Leh.##Answer:a##Explaination:The correc... |
Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their salinity. Lake Van Dead Sea Red Sea Select the correct answer using the code below. | 1-2-3 | 2-1-3 | 3-1-2 | 1-2-3 | The highest salinity is of Lake Van, in Asia Minor, with 330%. In the Dead Sea, a salinity of 250% has been recorded. In the Red Sea the average salinity is 39%. | a | Important physical features & regions of the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their salinity. Lake Van Dead Sea Red Sea Select the correct answer using the code below.##Option_A: 1-2-3###Option_B: 2-1-3##Option_C: 3-1-2##Option_D: 1-2-3##Answer:a##Explaination:The highest salinity is of Lake Van, in Asi... |
The peninsular India experiences peak summers earlier than northern India because : | There is less rainfall in the peninsula during that time. | Cold waves from central Asia sweeps through the Northern plains during the time. | Due to northward movement of the sun, the global heat belt shifts northward. | There is less rainfall in the peninsula during that time. | (c) is the correct answer Due to the apparent northward movement of the sun, the global heat belt shifts northward. As such, from March to May, it is hot weather season in India. The influence of the shifting of the heat belt can be seen clearly from temperature recordings taken during March-May at different latitudes.... | c | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The peninsular India experiences peak summers earlier than northern India because :##Option_A: There is less rainfall in the peninsula during that time.###Option_B: Cold waves from central Asia sweeps through the Northern plains during the time.##Option_C: Due to northward m... |
Which of the following is/are the essential conditions required for the development of Karst topography? Thick massive soluble rock. Well jointed and non-porous rock bed. Moderate to heavy precipitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Essential conditions for formation of Karst Topology are: Relatively thick massive soluble rock, i.e., limestone, dolomite, or chalk is necessary. Carbonate rocks should be very close to the ground surface. Lime stones should not be porous. so that water percolates through joints and crevices to form a topography. Lime... | d | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the essential conditions required for the development of Karst topography? Thick massive soluble rock. Well jointed and non-porous rock bed. Moderate to heavy precipitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and ... |
Which of the following climate type is best described by the following characteristics? It is characterized by having a very short growing season in which plants only have about 50-100 frost-free days to grow. The extremes of temperature are so high that it is often referred to as a cold pole of Earth. Conifers like Pi... | Siberian type | Mediterranean type | Arctic type | Siberian type | The Siberian type is also known as the cool temperate continental type of climate is characterized by a very short growing season in which plants only have about 50-100 frost-free days to grow. The extremes of temperature are so great in Siberia that it is often referred to as the cold pole of Earth. No other trees ... | a | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following climate type is best described by the following characteristics? It is characterized by having a very short growing season in which plants only have about 50-100 frost-free days to grow. The extremes of temperature are so high that it is often referred... |
With regard to Tropical soils, consider the following statements: 1. It is rich in ferric oxide and humus. 2. It can hold specific nutrients required for plant life to grow for a longer time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 1. The climate of the tropics varies depending upon location and altitude. Several climate types exist within the tropics and so are the soils. 2. Forest soils - ultisols and oxisols; laterite soils – heavily leached soils, due to laterisation silicon seeps sub soil and iron and aluminium remain forming Crow pans that ... | a | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to Tropical soils, consider the following statements: 1. It is rich in ferric oxide and humus. 2. It can hold specific nutrients required for plant life to grow for a longer time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: ... |
Consider the following pairs:
Parent material Soil characteristics
1. Shale : Base rich soils
2. Calcareous rocks : Acidic soils
3. Sandstone : free drained soils
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
| 1 only
| 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
Parent materials are an important contributor to soil characteristics.
Shale produces finer soils. Calcareous parent material produces base rich soils because of calcification, where as non calcareous are liable to podzolization and a degree of acidity.
Sandstone and gritstone result in free draining coarse t... | b | Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs:
Parent material Soil characteristics
1. Shale : Base rich soils
2. Calcareous rocks : Acidic soils
3. Sandstone : free drained soils
Which of the pairs given... |
Consider the following statements : 1. Its northern part is a cold desert. 2. All the three ranges of Himalayas are prominent in the region. 3. The region is inhabited by Bhotia tribes. Which one of the following region has all of the above characteristics? | Kashmir Himalayas | Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas | Sikkim Himalayas | Kashmir Himalayas | The northernmost part of the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas is an extension of the Ladakh cold desert, which lies in the Spiti subdivision of district Lahul and Spiti, which is located in Himachal Pradesh. All the three ranges of Himalayas are prominent in this section also. These are the Great Himalayan range, the... | b | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. Its northern part is a cold desert. 2. All the three ranges of Himalayas are prominent in the region. 3. The region is inhabited by Bhotia tribes. Which one of the following region has all of the above characteristics? ##Option_A: Kash... |
Origins Spectral Interpretatio Resource Identification Security-Regolith Explorer is an unmanned aircraft to collect samples from | Planet Saturn | Planet Jupiter | Asteroid Bennu | Planet Saturn | The Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx, spacecraft is the first U.S. mission to carry samples from an asteroid back to Earth. The mission launched on 8 September 2016 and is en route to the primitive, near Earth asteroid Bennu. The spacecraft will reach Be... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Origins Spectral Interpretatio Resource Identification Security-Regolith Explorer is an unmanned aircraft to collect samples from##Option_A: Planet Saturn###Option_B: Planet Jupiter ##Option_C: Asteroid Bennu##Option_D: Planet Saturn##Answer:c##Explaination:The Origins-Spect... |
The river originates in the trans-Himalayas. It is a tributary of Ghaghra and forms the boundary between Nepal and Kumaon. Pancheswor Multipurpose Project will be jointly developed by India and Nepal on this river. Which of the following rivers is described above? | Gandak | Kosi | Kali | Gandak | The Kali River or Sharda River, also known as "Kutiyangdi" by locals, is a river in Nepal, which subsequently flows through the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the head-water stream of the Mahakali River, which has a different name depending on which side of the Indo-Nepal border the speaker is from. The ri... | c | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The river originates in the trans-Himalayas. It is a tributary of Ghaghra and forms the boundary between Nepal and Kumaon. Pancheswor Multipurpose Project will be jointly developed by India and Nepal on this river. Which of the following rivers is described above?##Option_A:... |
With reference to the geological time scale, which of the following statements is not correct?
| The formation of Himalayas started during the tertiary period.
| Homo sapiens and dinosaurs co-existed during the jurassic period.
| The first evidence of life emerged during the Pre- Cambrian era.
| The formation of Himalayas started during the tertiary period.
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According to the geological time scale Homo Sapiens and Dinosaurs never co-existed as Dinosaurs began to appear in the Mesozoic Era while Homo Sapiens appeared only in the Cenozoic Era. The last dinosaurs – other than birds – died out dramatically about 65 million years ago, while the fossils of our earliest hum... | b | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the geological time scale, which of the following statements is not correct?
##Option_A: The formation of Himalayas started during the tertiary period.
###Option_B: Homo sapiens and dinosaurs co-existed during the jurassic period.
##Option_C: T... |
Consider the following pairs: Place Bank of river 1. Hampi : Godavari 2. Ujjain : Shipra 3. Puri : Mahanadi Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? | 1 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
Shipra is a river in Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The river rises in the ujjaini situated in Indore district, and flows north across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River at the MP-Rajasthan boundary in Mandsaur district. It is one of the sacred rivers in Hinduism. The holy city of Ujjain is situat... | c | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following pairs: Place Bank of river 1. Hampi : Godavari 2. Ujjain : Shipra 3. Puri : Mahanadi Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
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Which of the following factors affect oceanic circulation? Insolation received by Earth. Salinity of the ocean waters. Configuration of coastlines. Seasonal variations due to Monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2,3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Factors Affecting Ocean Currents: The main effect of temperature differences on the earth occurs in a north-south direction i.e. from equator to poles. Warm equatorial waters therefore move slowly along the surface towards the poles while heavier cold waters of the polar areas move slowly towards the Equator along the ... | d | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors affect oceanic circulation? Insolation received by Earth. Salinity of the ocean waters. Configuration of coastlines. Seasonal variations due to Monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1... |
With reference to coastal landforms, consider the following statements: 1. Rias and Fjords are sheltered estuaries of relatively deep water known for commercial fishing. 2. Mud flats are coastal wetlands that form when mud is deposited by tides or rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct : A fjord is formed when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley by ice segregation and abrasion of the surrounding bedrock. A ria is a coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of an unglaciated river valley. It is a drowned river valley that remains open to the sea. Typically, rias have... | b | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to coastal landforms, consider the following statements: 1. Rias and Fjords are sheltered estuaries of relatively deep water known for commercial fishing. 2. Mud flats are coastal wetlands that form when mud is deposited by tides or rivers. Which of the st... |
Which of the following factors influence the flow of Jet Streams? Atmospheric Heating Landmasses Earth"s rotation Air Masses Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Jet streams are fast flowing, narrow, meandering air currents found in the atmosphere, jet streams are located near the altitude of the Tropopause and are westerly winds (flowing west to east). The strongest jet streams are the polar jets, at 9–12 km above sea level, and the higher altitude and somewhat weaker subtropi... | d | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors influence the flow of Jet Streams? Atmospheric Heating Landmasses Earth"s rotation Air Masses Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to El Nino? It is caused due to weak Trade winds making warm waters move eastwards. It deepens the thermocline at the western coast of South America. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: Warming and cooling of the Pacific Ocean is most important in terms of general atmospheric circulation. The warm water of the central Pacific Ocean slowly drifts towards South American coast and replaces the cool Peruvian current. Such appearance of warm water off the coast of Peru is known as ... | c | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to El Nino? It is caused due to weak Trade winds making warm waters move eastwards. It deepens the thermocline at the western coast of South America. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A... |
With reference to Cloud burst, consider the following statements: Any rainfall over 10 mm per hour over a small area is defined as cloud burst. Cloudbursts can happen only in the mountains or high altitudes. It takes place only during monsoon season. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) labels rainfall over 100 mm per hour as cloudburst. Usually small areas – anywhere between 20-80 square kilometre are affected. Statement 2 is not correct: A cloudburst can occur anytime and at any place which is affected by convective weather sys... | d | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Cloud burst, consider the following statements: Any rainfall over 10 mm per hour over a small area is defined as cloud burst. Cloudbursts can happen only in the mountains or high altitudes. It takes place only during monsoon season. Which of the statements ... |
Which of the following is measured with an instrument called Psychrometer ? | Relative humidity | Atmospheric pressure | Cloud cover | Relative humidity | Psychrometer is a hygrometer consisting of wet-bulb and dry-bulb thermometers, the difference in the two thermometer readings being used to determine atmospheric humidity. Atmospheric pressure is measured with Barometer. Salinity: There are two main methods of determining the salt content of water: Total Dissolved Salt... | a | Weather & Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is measured with an instrument called Psychrometer ?##Option_A: Relative humidity###Option_B: Atmospheric pressure##Option_C: Cloud cover##Option_D: Relative humidity##Answer:a##Explaination:Psychrometer is a hygrometer consisting of wet-bulb and dry-b... |
With reference to waterspouts, consider the following statements: It is a whirling column of air and water mist connected to a towering cumulonimbus cloud. They are formed in the tropical and sub tropical areas only. They have long been recognized as serious marine hazards. Which of the statements given above is/are c... | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: A waterspout is a whirling column of air and water mist connected to a towering cumulonimbus cloud. Waterspouts fall into two categories: Fair weather waterspouts Tornadic waterspouts Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water. T hey have the same charac... | b | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to waterspouts, consider the following statements: It is a whirling column of air and water mist connected to a towering cumulonimbus cloud. They are formed in the tropical and sub tropical areas only. They have long been recognized as serious marine hazards.... |
With reference to Uranium Corporation of India Limited, consider the following statements: It is a centrally owned Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) for enrichment of high grade uranium. It works under the Department of Atomic Energy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | UCIL is a centrally owned Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) for uranium mining and uranium processing under the Department of Atomic Energy. It was founded in 1967. It is responsible for the mining and milling of uranium ore in India. It operates mines at Jadugora, Narwapahar, Bhatin, Turamdih and Banduhurang. Recently, ... | b | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Uranium Corporation of India Limited, consider the following statements: It is a centrally owned Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) for enrichment of high grade uranium. It works under the Department of Atomic Energy. Which of the statements given above is/are... |
With reference to the Composition of the atmosphere, consider the following statements:
Water vapour is formed only by the process of evaporation.
All the gasses present in the atmosphere are chemically very reactive.
Ozone is present abundantly in the lower troposphere.
Which of the statements given above ... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Composition of the atmosphere, consider the following statements:
Water vapour is formed only by the process of evaporation.
All the gasses present in the atmosphere are chemically very reactive.
Ozone is present abundantly in the lower troposph... |
Which of the following processes can be classified as physical weathering? Alternate wetting and drying of the rocks Pressure release of rock Breakdown of rock by acidic water Repeated temperature changes Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Physical weathering is the breakdown of mineral or rock material by entirely mechanical methods brought about by a variety of causes. Some of the forces originate within the rock or mineral, while others are applied externally. Both of these stresses lead to strain and the rupture of the rock. The processes that may ca... | d | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following processes can be classified as physical weathering? Alternate wetting and drying of the rocks Pressure release of rock Breakdown of rock by acidic water Repeated temperature changes Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 ... |
With reference to the recently launched ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation) Pilot Project of Telemedicine Services, consider the following statements: It will provide specialist medical services at a distance to insured workers. It has been launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is a part of... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: ESIC has launched an ambitious Pilot Project of Tele-Medicine Services at 11 ESI locations It has been launched for providing specialist medical services at a distance to insured workers. Under it, three specialized ESIC Hospitals will be connected with eight ESI Dispensaries at remote location... | b | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recently launched ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation) Pilot Project of Telemedicine Services, consider the following statements: It will provide specialist medical services at a distance to insured workers. It has been launched by the Ministry ... |
With reference to spring formations, consider the following statements: It occurs in well-jointed rocks. It does not occur in Karst regions. It occurs in areas where permeable and impermeable rocks alternate. Which of the statements given above are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | A spring is a water resource formed when the side of a hill, a valley bottom or other excavation intersects a flowing body of groundwater at or below the local water table, below which the subsurface material is saturated with water. A spring is the result of an aquifer being filled to the point that the water overflow... | c | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to spring formations, consider the following statements: It occurs in well-jointed rocks. It does not occur in Karst regions. It occurs in areas where permeable and impermeable rocks alternate. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A:1 and 2... |
"Cirque", "Aretes", "Bergschund" are terms related to: | Coastal landforms | Desert landforms | Landforms of glaciation | Coastal landforms | Glaciation generally gives rise to erosional features in the highlands & depositional features on lowlands It erodes its valley by two processes viz. plucking & abrasion. Plucking → Glacier freezes the joints & beds of underlying rocks, tears out individual blocks & drags them away. Abrasion → Glacier scratches, s... | c | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"Cirque", "Aretes", "Bergschund" are terms related to:##Option_A: Coastal landforms###Option_B: Desert landforms##Option_C: Landforms of glaciation##Option_D: Coastal landforms##Answer:c##Explaination:Glaciation generally gives rise to erosional features in the highlands & ... |
Consider the following statements: 1. Glaciation gives rise to depositional features on the highlands and erosional features on the lowlands. 2. Drumlins and eskers are examples of landforms of glaciated lowlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
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| c | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Glaciation gives rise to depositional features on the highlands and erosional features on the lowlands. 2. Drumlins and eskers are examples of landforms of glaciated lowlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A... |
In the context of arid areas, the term "bajadas" is related to: | landforms of wind erosion | landforms of wind deposition | landforms due to water deposition | landforms of wind erosion | Bajadas are landforms produced by water in deserts It is a depositional feature made up of alluvial material lay down by intermittent streams i.e. when many alluvial fans all come together in one place, or deposit in the same area it creates a bajada. Because of the gathering of all the fans it means that there is mu... | c | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of arid areas, the term "bajadas" is related to: ##Option_A:landforms of wind erosion ###Option_B: landforms of wind deposition##Option_C:landforms due to water deposition##Option_D:landforms of wind erosion ##Answer:c##Explaination:Bajadas are landforms pr... |
In the context of physical geography, the term 'festoons' refers to
| an island arc
| a local wind
| a type of submerged coastline
| an island arc
| An archipelago is a group of island s closely scattered in a body of water. Usually, this body of water is the ocean, but it can also be a lake or river. Most archipelagoes are made of oceanic island s. This means the islands were formed by volcano es erupting from the ocean floor. An archipelago made up of oceani... | a | Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In the context of physical geography, the term 'festoons' refers to
##Option_A: an island arc
###Option_B: a local wind
##Option_C: a type of submerged coastline
##Option_D: an island arc
##Answer:a##Explaination:An archipelago is a group of island s c... |
Which of the following are the parameters to identify a front? Sharp temperature changes over a short distance. Change in moisture content Rapid shifts in wind direction Pressure changes Clouds and precipitation patterns. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | Front is the transition zone between air masses with distinctly different properties. All the 5 parameters are used to identify a front on a surface. The differences in density are most often caused by temperature differences. Separate air masses with different humidities as well. One can identify fronts by the movemen... | d | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the parameters to identify a front? Sharp temperature changes over a short distance. Change in moisture content Rapid shifts in wind direction Pressure changes Clouds and precipitation patterns. Select the correct answer using the code given below.... |
Which of the following can be the effects of Temperature Inversion? It may prevent atmospheric convection thus making the air still, dusty and murky. It makes possible to hear FM radio or watch television broadcasts from long distances on foggy nights. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Temperature inversion, a reversal of the normal behavior of temperature in the troposphere , in which a layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by a layer of warmer air. Effects of temperature Inversion: Temperature inversion stops atmospheric convection from happening in the affected area and can lead to the air ... | c | Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be the effects of Temperature Inversion? It may prevent atmospheric convection thus making the air still, dusty and murky. It makes possible to hear FM radio or watch television broadcasts from long distances on foggy nights. Select the correct ans... |
Which among the following is/are examples block mountains? Andes Mountains Mount Fuji Satpura Range Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Andes are the fold mountains. Other examples of the fold mountains are: Himalayas, Rockies and Alps. Mt. Fuji is a volcanic mountain.Other examples of the volcanic mountains are:Mt. Mayon (Phillipines), Mt. Merapi (Sumatra), Mt. Agung (Bali) and Mt. Cotopaxi (Ecuador) Fault-block mountains or block mountains are mounta... | c | Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are examples block mountains? Andes Mountains Mount Fuji Satpura Range Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Andes... |
Potential evapotranspiration of an area is dependent on which of the following factors? Cloud cover Groundwater storage Amount of runoff Pore spaces in the soil Wind Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 5 only | 2,3 and 4 only | 1 only | Potential evapotranspiration (PET) is defined as the amount of evaporation that would occur if a sufficient water source were available. Factors that affectpotential evapotranspiration include the plant's growth stage or level of maturity, percentage of soil cover, solar radiation, humidity, temperature, and wind. In ... | d | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Potential evapotranspiration of an area is dependent on which of the following factors? Cloud cover Groundwater storage Amount of runoff Pore spaces in the soil Wind Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 5 only##Option_C: 2... |
Which among the following have impacted the evolution of present atmosphere of the Earth? Solar winds Degassing Photosynthesis Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only |
There are three stages in the evolution of the present atmosphere.
The first stage is marked by the loss of primordial atmosphere. In the second stage, the hot interior of the earth contributed to the evolution of the atmosphere. Finally, the composition of the atmosphere was modified by the living world throu... | d | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following have impacted the evolution of present atmosphere of the Earth? Solar winds Degassing Photosynthesis Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##An... |
Consider the following statements with respect to distribution of Fogs: The eastern portions of the oceans and the western continental margins are characterized by frequent fogs. Fog is a rare phenomenon at coastal locations of islands of the tropical oceans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Generally, fog frequencies tend to be high where water vapor is abundant like in oceanic, lake, river, coastal and other humid locations as well as cooling processes take place e.g. due to the negative radiation balance, atmospheric mixing or sensible heat flux. Furthermore, exposur... | c | Precipitation Forms & Types, Distribution of Rainfall | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to distribution of Fogs: The eastern portions of the oceans and the western continental margins are characterized by frequent fogs. Fog is a rare phenomenon at coastal locations of islands of the tropical oceans. Which of the st... |
With reference to Anti cyclones, consider the following statements: 1. Strong anti-cyclone can aid to pollution spike in a region. 2. Anti cyclones are characterized by absolute absence of fronts. 3. The wind system of an anti cyclones is seldom developed fully, thus they remain restricted to a smaller territorial exte... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct : Anti-cyclones, where wind is virtually absent and no circulation happens, are common after monsoon which can spread over a large area and prevent pollutants from being flushed out. Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect : Anti cyclones do not generally have fronts but sometimes, wind shear and conve... | a | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Anti cyclones, consider the following statements: 1. Strong anti-cyclone can aid to pollution spike in a region. 2. Anti cyclones are characterized by absolute absence of fronts. 3. The wind system of an anti cyclones is seldom developed fully, thus they re... |
With reference to the appointment of the new governor of RBI, consider the following statements? The appointment was made by the appointment committee of cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister. It was recommended by Financial Sector Regulatory Appointments Search Committee (FSRASC) headed by the Cabinet Secretary. Whi... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Earlier in August 2016, the appointment committee of cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had approved the appointment of Dr. Patel. His appointment was based on the recommendation of the Financial Sector Regulatory Appointments Search Committee (FSRASC) headed by the Cabinet Secretary. | c | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the appointment of the new governor of RBI, consider the following statements? The appointment was made by the appointment committee of cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister. It was recommended by Financial Sector Regulatory Appointments Search Committee ... |
As a part of WTO guidelines, Agreement on Agriculture (AOA) doesn’t consider: | Direct payments to farmers are permitted. | Indirect assistance and support to farmers including R & D support by govt. are not permitted. | Domestic policies that directly affect production and trade have to be cut back. | Direct payments to farmers are permitted. | . | b | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As a part of WTO guidelines, Agreement on Agriculture (AOA) doesn’t consider:##Option_A:Direct payments to farmers are permitted.###Option_B:Indirect assistance and support to farmers including R & D support by govt. are not permitted.##Option_C:Domestic policies that direct... |
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
4. The Rep... | 1 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 3, and 4 only | 1 only | . | c | National Commision for STs | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
3. The Report of the... |
Who among the following cannot participate in the impeachment of the President ? | Elected members of either house | Nominated members of either house | Elected members of legislative assemblies of state and UTs. | Elected members of either house | . | c | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following cannot participate in the impeachment of the President ?##Option_A:Elected members of either house###Option_B:Nominated members of either house##Option_C:Elected members of legislative assemblies of state and UTs.##Option_D:Elected members of either h... |
Jogi tribal art is related to which of the following states? | Maharashtra | Jharkhand | Rajasthan | Maharashtra | Jogi tribal art form hinges on lines and dots. It is mostly done in black and white; however recent installations also exhibit colors. It is practised by artists from Magriwada in Reodar tehsil of Sirohi district in Rajasthan. Recently, the Rajasthan Government has installed Jogi Tribal Art Paintings across Jaipur in ... | c | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Jogi tribal art is related to which of the following states?##Option_A: Maharashtra###Option_B: Jharkhand##Option_C: Rajasthan ##Option_D: Maharashtra##Answer:c##Explaination:Jogi tribal art form hinges on lines and dots. It is mostly done in black and white; however recent ... |
Consider the following statements about jet streams: 1. Both Westerly jet streams and Easterly jet streams bring cyclones to India. 2. Westerly jet streams blow during winter and Easterly jet streams blow during summer. Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Both the statements are are correct. The western cyclonic disturbances which enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought into India by the westerly jet stream. An increase in the prevailing night temperature generally ind... | c | Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure winds and rainfall | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about jet streams: 1. Both Westerly jet streams and Easterly jet streams bring cyclones to India. 2. Westerly jet streams blow during winter and Easterly jet streams blow during summer. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A... |
Consider the following statements regarding Darjeeling Himalayas: 1. It features steep slope 2. It is known for fast flowing rivers 3. It is famous for tea cultivation 4. Experiences severe winters Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Since it is famous for tree cultivation hence it needs to have a moderate slope. Also severe winters are not suitable for tree cultivation. Hence only 2 and 3 are correct. The Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas are flanked by Nepal Himalayas in the west and Bhutan Himalayas in the east. Known for its fast-flowing rivers su... | b | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Darjeeling Himalayas: 1. It features steep slope 2. It is known for fast flowing rivers 3. It is famous for tea cultivation 4. Experiences severe winters Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and... |
With reference to INSAT 3DR launched by ISRO, consider the following statements: It is an advanced meterological satellite. It is placed in the Geostationary orbit by GSLV F05 launch vehicle. It will help in estimation of sea surface temperature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | INSAT-3DR similar to INSAT-3D, is an advanced meteorological satellite of India configured with an imaging System and an Atmospheric Sounder. The significant improvements incorporated in INSAT-3DR are: Imaging in Middle Infrared band to provide night time pictures of low clouds and fog 2. Imaging in two Thermal Infrare... | d | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to INSAT 3DR launched by ISRO, consider the following statements: It is an advanced meterological satellite. It is placed in the Geostationary orbit by GSLV F05 launch vehicle. It will help in estimation of sea surface temperature. Which of the statements give... |
With reference to Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme, consider the following statements: It is a Central Sector Scheme to support market interventions for price control of perishable agri-horticultural commodities. It is placed under the Department of Consumer Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) is a Central Sector Scheme, with a corpus of Rs.500 crores, to support market interventions for price control of perishable agri-horticultural commodities. PSF will be used to advance interest free loan to State Governments and Central agencies to support their working capital and ... | c | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme, consider the following statements: It is a Central Sector Scheme to support market interventions for price control of perishable agri-horticultural commodities. It is placed under the Department of Consumer Affairs. Which of... |
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana, consider the following statement: It is a campaign to ensure availability of ayurvedic medicines at affordable prices. It has been initiated by the Ministry of AYUSH. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | A countrywide campaign, for ensuring availability of generic medicines at affordable prices for all, under the project title “Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY)” was initiated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with Central Pharma Public Sector Undertakings. It envisages key initiative of openi... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana, consider the following statement: It is a campaign to ensure availability of ayurvedic medicines at affordable prices. It has been initiated by the Ministry of AYUSH. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##O... |
Mission Parivar Vikas aims to: | improve access to family planning services. | ensure livelihood opportunities for the next generation of a family. | enhance assets of a family to improve income security. | improve access to family planning services. | Government has launched Mission Parivar Vikas to accelerate access to high quality family planning choices based on information, reliable services and supplies within a rights-based framework. It was launched in 145 high-focus districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and As... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Mission Parivar Vikas aims to:##Option_A: improve access to family planning services.###Option_B: ensure livelihood opportunities for the next generation of a family.##Option_C: enhance assets of a family to improve income security.##Option_D: improve access to family planni... |
With reference to Aperture Spherical Telescope or FAST, consider the following statements: It is the world"s largest radio telescope searching for signals from the universe. It is located in Puerto Rico. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: Recently, world's largest telescope, Aperture Spherical Telescope or FAST began operations. The telescope would search for signals from stars and galaxies as well as extra-terrestrial life. Statement 2 is not correct: It is located in China's Ghinzou province. The telescope surpasses the 300 m... | a | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Aperture Spherical Telescope or FAST, consider the following statements: It is the world"s largest radio telescope searching for signals from the universe. It is located in Puerto Rico. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only##... |
In the first quarter of the current financial year, which of the following observations was made in the Indian economy? | Current Account moved in to surplus | Domestic production of crude oil exceeded imports | Import cover increased to 18 months | Current Account moved in to surplus | India's current account moved in to surplus in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year after a gap of 9 years . A current account surplus means an economy is exporting a greater value of goods and services than it is importing. The major contributor to India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) has been imports o... | a | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the first quarter of the current financial year, which of the following observations was made in the Indian economy?##Option_A: Current Account moved in to surplus###Option_B: Domestic production of crude oil exceeded imports##Option_C: Import cover increased to 18 months... |
With reference to Marrakesh Treaty, consider the following statements: It aims to facilitate access to published works for visually impaired persons. It was promulgated under the aegis of UNESCO. India was the first country to ratify it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: Marrakesh Treaty or Marrakesh VIP Treaty is formally known as Marrakesh treaty to facilitate Access to Published works for Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. It is also called “Books for Blind” treaty. The treaty allows for copyright exceptions to help for the creati... | b | Summits.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Marrakesh Treaty, consider the following statements: It aims to facilitate access to published works for visually impaired persons. It was promulgated under the aegis of UNESCO. India was the first country to ratify it. Which of the statements given above i... |
Aarambh Initiative has been launched to: | curb sexual abuse of children through internet | prevent human trafficking through railways | enhance the dignity and self respect of manual scavengers | curb sexual abuse of children through internet | Aarambh Initiative is the country's first-ever hotline to curb sexual abuse of children through the Internet and to remove child pornographic content online unveiled. It aims to eliminate the scourge of online child pornography and further the cause of child protection in online spaces. It is a network of organization... | a | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Aarambh Initiative has been launched to:##Option_A: curb sexual abuse of children through internet###Option_B: prevent human trafficking through railways##Option_C: enhance the dignity and self respect of manual scavengers##Option_D: curb sexual abuse of children through int... |
With reference to National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI), consider the following statements: It aims to nurture knowledge-based and technology-driven ideas and innovations into successful start-ups. It has been launched under the Start Up India campaign. Which of the statements given abo... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: NIDHI (National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations) is an umbrella programme working towards nurturing knowledge-based and technology-driven ideas and innovations into successful start-ups. It also aims to provide technological solutions to the pressing needs of the society an... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI), consider the following statements: It aims to nurture knowledge-based and technology-driven ideas and innovations into successful start-ups. It has been launched under the Start Up Indi... |
Gaia, a european space probe, has: | found evidences in support of extra terrestrial life. | discovered the presence of water on asteroid Benni. | mapped the precise positions of stars in the Milky Way. | found evidences in support of extra terrestrial life. | Gaia, the European space probe was launched in 2013 and started collecting data in July 2014. It was launched to log the position, colour and brightness of a billion stars sending it an orbit around the sun, close to 1.5 million km from Earth. It has been able to map the star with so much accuracy thanks to its twin te... | c | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Gaia, a european space probe, has:##Option_A: found evidences in support of extra terrestrial life.###Option_B: discovered the presence of water on asteroid Benni.##Option_C: mapped the precise positions of stars in the Milky Way.##Option_D: found evidences in support of ext... |
With reference to the recently set up Army Design Bureau, consider the following statements: It has been set up as an interface between industry and Indian Army to understand the requirements of the Army. It aims to encourage indigenise procurement and reduce import dependence. Which of the statements given above is/ar... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Indian Army has formally announced the establishment of the Army Design Bureau. It will act as an interface of the Indian Army that will provide a better understanding of the Army's requirements. It will act as single point contact to the academia, research organisations and the industry for developing high tech defenc... | c | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recently set up Army Design Bureau, consider the following statements: It has been set up as an interface between industry and Indian Army to understand the requirements of the Army. It aims to encourage indigenise procurement and reduce import dependen... |
Which of the following airports has been recently declared as Asia Pacific"s first "Carbon Neutral" Airport? | Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi | Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai | Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore | Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi | The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has become Asia-Pacific’s only and one of the world’s few airports to achieve a “carbon neutral” status. Currently, 25 airports in the world, most of them in Europe, have earned carbon neutral status. The Indira Gandhi International airport boasts of green buildings, sol... | a | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following airports has been recently declared as Asia Pacific"s first "Carbon Neutral" Airport?##Option_A: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi###Option_B: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai##Option_C: Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore... |
Heritage Heroes Awards are instituted by which of the following? | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) | World Heritage Committee, UNESCO | World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) | The Heritage Heroes award is given by IUCN. It aims to recognise the outstanding efforts of a few brave people, around the four corners of the world, who relentlessly invest efforts to make a difference in the way natural World Heritage sites are conserved, sometimes despite life-threatening situations. The objective o... | a | Enviournment | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Heritage Heroes Awards are instituted by which of the following?##Option_A: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)###Option_B: World Heritage Committee, UNESCO##Option_C: World Wildlife Fund (WWF)##Option_D: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN... |
With reference to the newly constituted National Ganga Council, consider the following statements: It will undertake the overall superintendence of pollution prevention and rejuvenation of river Ganga Basin. It will replace the existing National Ganga River Basin Authority. It will be chaired by the Prime Minister. Whi... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management), will be responsibile for overall superintendence of pollution prevention and rejuvenation of river Ganga Basin. Statement 2 is correct: The new council for River Ganga will replace the existing National Ganga River Basin... | d | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the newly constituted National Ganga Council, consider the following statements: It will undertake the overall superintendence of pollution prevention and rejuvenation of river Ganga Basin. It will replace the existing National Ganga River Basin Authority. ... |
Which of the following species has been recently reclassified from "endangered" to "vulnerable" by IUCN? | Giant Panda | Pangolin | Lion-tailed macaque | Giant Panda | The International Union of Conservation of Nature has said in a report that the Panda is now classified as “vulnerable” instead of “endangered” species. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) report attributes the change in classification to the growing numbers of wild Panda. The Panda population jum... | a | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following species has been recently reclassified from "endangered" to "vulnerable" by IUCN?##Option_A: Giant Panda###Option_B: Pangolin##Option_C: Lion-tailed macaque##Option_D: Giant Panda##Answer:a##Explaination:The International Union of Conservation of Natur... |
With reference to a new species of Pika, "Ochotona sikamaria", discovered in India, consider the following statements: It is mammal of the rabbit family. It is endemic to Indian Himalayas. It is considered to be a key indicator of climate change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: A new species of a small mammal in the rabbit family identified as ‘Ochotona sikimaria’ has been discovered in the higher altitudes of the Himalayas in Sikkim. Unlike other mammalian species inhabiting such harsh environments, pikas do not hibernate. They prepare for winter by collecting and st... | b | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to a new species of Pika, "Ochotona sikamaria", discovered in India, consider the following statements: It is mammal of the rabbit family. It is endemic to Indian Himalayas. It is considered to be a key indicator of climate change. Which of the statements give... |
The Logistics Performance Index which measures the efficiency of international supply chain is released by: | World Bank | World Economic Forum | World Logistics Services Corporation | World Bank | World Bank's biennial measure of international supply chain efficiency, called Logistics Performance Index which measures a country’s logistics performance at its key international gateways, has ranked India at 35th in 2016, jumping from 54th in 2014. The index is based on a worldwide survey of stakeholders on the grou... | a | Reports(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Logistics Performance Index which measures the efficiency of international supply chain is released by:##Option_A: World Bank###Option_B: World Economic Forum##Option_C: World Logistics Services Corporation##Option_D: World Bank##Answer:a##Explaination:World Bank's bienn... |
Recently India lost its appeal in the World Trade Organization for "Buy-local" provisions introduced under which of following missions? | National Solar Mission | National Wind Energy Mission | National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture | National Solar Mission | India had introduced a 'buy-local' provision under its National Solar Mission for large solar projects. Under it the projects were entitled to subsidy and assured government procurement if the equipment was manufactured locally. As per India, 'Buy-local' provisions are essential to generate political and popular suppor... | a | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently India lost its appeal in the World Trade Organization for "Buy-local" provisions introduced under which of following missions?##Option_A: National Solar Mission###Option_B: National Wind Energy Mission##Option_C: National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture##Option_... |
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given for excellence in: | Literature | Environment Conservation | Science and Technology | Literature | The government announced the recipients of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award for Science and Technology, which is the most coveted award in multidisciplinary science in India since 1958. Partha Sarthi Mukherjee bagged the award in the Chemical Sciences category while Sunil Kumar Singh in the Earth, Atmosphe... | c | Scientific, Academic, Legal and related. | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given for excellence in:##Option_A: Literature###Option_B: Environment Conservation##Option_C: Science and Technology##Option_D: Literature##Answer:c##Explaination:The government announced the recipients of the prestigious Shanti Swarup B... |
Which among the following correctly describes katabatic winds?
| These are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
| These are downslope winds flowing from high elevations of mountains to the valleys.
| Winds blowing from sea towards land due to differences in air pressure.
| These are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
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Katabatic wind are downslope winds flowing from high elevations of mountains, plateaus, and hills down their slopes to the valleys or planes below. Katabatic winds exist in many parts of the World and there are many different names for katabatic winds depending where they are located and how they are formed.
... | b | Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which among the following correctly describes katabatic winds?
##Option_A: These are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
###Option_B: These are downslope winds flowing from high elevations of mountains to the valleys.
##Option_C: Wi... |
Consider the following pairs: Ocean Current Coast affected 1. Humboldt Current : Brazil 2. Aghulas Current : Peru 3. Gulf Stream : United States of America Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Pair 1 is not matched correctly: The Humboldt Current is a cold, low-salinity ocean current that flows north along the west coast of South America from the southern tip of Chile to northern Peru. Also called the Peru Current, it is an eastern boundary current flowing in the direction of the equator. Pair 2 is not match... | c | The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Ocean Current Coast affected 1. Humboldt Current : Brazil 2. Aghulas Current : Peru 3. Gulf Stream : United States of America Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: ... |
Which among the following countries is/are landlocked? Syria Laos Mongolia Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Syria is not landlocked. It borders Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest. Laos is a landlocked country, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to t... | c | Others | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following countries is/are landlocked? Syria Laos Mongolia Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Syria is not landlocked. ... |
Which of the following statements best describes 'Global Dimming'?
| It is the reduction on incoming solar radiation due to variation in sun spot cycles.
| It is the reduction in atmospheric heat due to albedo effect of clouds.
| It is the absorption and reflection of sunlight due to the presence of aerosols in the atmosphere.
| It is the reduction on incoming solar radiation due to variation in sun spot cycles.
| Global dimming is defined as the decrease in the amounts of solar radiation reaching the surface of the Earth. The by-product of fossil fuels are tiny particles or pollutants which absorb solar energy and reflect back sunlight into the space. This phenomenon was first recognized in the year 1950. Scientists believe tha... | c | Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements best describes 'Global Dimming'?
##Option_A: It is the reduction on incoming solar radiation due to variation in sun spot cycles.
###Option_B: It is the reduction in atmospheric heat due to albedo effect of clouds.
##Option_C: It ... |
Tropic of Capricorn passes through which of the following countries? Australia Indonesia Brazil Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | The tropic of Capricorn passes through Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Australia and French Polynesia, clipping New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands. It does not pass through Indonesia. | a | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tropic of Capricorn passes through which of the following countries? Australia Indonesia Brazil Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The tropic... |
With reference to Aurora, consider the following statements: It occurs due to the collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth"s atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun"s atmosphere. It can only be observed in the northern hemisphere. It occurs only in the high latitudes. Which of the statements g... | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Statement 1 is correct: Aurora is the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. Statement 2 is not correct: The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. They are known as 'Aurora borea... | a | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Aurora, consider the following statements: It occurs due to the collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth"s atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun"s atmosphere. It can only be observed in the northern hemisphere. It occurs only in ... |
Consider the following features of a state in India: It has highest hydroelectric power potential in India. Majority of orchid species in India are found here. The Great Indian Hornbill is its state bird. Which of the following states is characterised by the above features? | Uttarakhand | Nagaland | Sikkim | Uttarakhand | Some important rivers like the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Dihang, the Dibang and the Lohit flow in Arunachal Pradesh. These are perennial with the high rate of fall, thus, having the highest hydro-electric power potential in the country. Out of about a thousand species of orchids in India, over 600 are to be found in ... | d | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following features of a state in India: It has highest hydroelectric power potential in India. Majority of orchid species in India are found here. The Great Indian Hornbill is its state bird. Which of the following states is characterised by the above features?#... |
Which among the following are related to mature stage of a river? Duns Bhangar Khadar Bhabar Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 are correct. The south of Tarai is a belt consisting of old and new alluvial deposits known as the Bhangar and Khadar respectively. These plains have characteristic features of mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms such as sand bars, meanders, ox- bow lakes and braided channels. The B... | b | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following are related to mature stage of a river? Duns Bhangar Khadar Bhabar Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination:2, ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Desert in Rajasthan: 1. It is an extension of the Peninsular plateau 2. It was submerged under sea in Mesozoic era Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 correct It is believed that during the Mesozoic era, this region was under the sea. This can be corroborated by the evidence available at wood fossils park at Aakal and marine deposits around Brahmsar, near Jaisalmer (The approximate age of the wood-fossils is estimated to be 180 million years). Statement 2... | c | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Indian Desert in Rajasthan: 1. It is an extension of the Peninsular plateau 2. It was submerged under sea in Mesozoic era Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Bo... |
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