Static Quiz 29 May 2023
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Static Quiz 29 May 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
The laterite soil are found in which of the following states?
1. Karnataka
2.Assam
3. Odisha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
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Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Amazon Forests
1. Amazon rainforest covers approximately eight million square kilometres — an area larger than
Africa.
2. It is bounded by the Guiana Highlands to the north, the Andes Mountains to the west
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
Spread of Amazon:
These are large tropical rainforest occupying the drainage basin of the Amazon River
and its tributaries in northern South America and covering an area of 6,000,000
square km.
Comprising about 40% of Brazil’s total area, it is bounded by the Guiana Highlands to
the north, the Andes Mountains to the west, the Brazilian central plateau to the
south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
The basin is shared by eight countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia,
Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname), as well as the overseas territory of French Guiana.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
Spread of Amazon:
These are large tropical rainforest occupying the drainage basin of the Amazon River
and its tributaries in northern South America and covering an area of 6,000,000
square km.
Comprising about 40% of Brazil’s total area, it is bounded by the Guiana Highlands to
the north, the Andes Mountains to the west, the Brazilian central plateau to the
south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
The basin is shared by eight countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia,
Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname), as well as the overseas territory of French Guiana. -
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Alluvial Soils
1. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country.
2. They are generally poor in potash but rich in phosphorous.
3. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These soils
cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils,
transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan,
they extend into the plains of Gujarat. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas
of the east coast and in the river valleys. Hence Statement 1 and 3 are correct.The alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally rich in potash
but poor in phosphorous. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These soils
cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils,
transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan,
they extend into the plains of Gujarat. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas
of the east coast and in the river valleys. Hence Statement 1 and 3 are correct.The alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally rich in potash
but poor in phosphorous. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. -
Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Conventional sources of energy
1. They are used extensively, at a higher rate than the non-conventional sources.
2. They can be exhausted completely due to over-consumption except for hydel power.
3. They are commonly used for industrial and commercial purposes
4. They are environment-friendly and do not pollute the environment.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
Statements 1 ,2 and 3 are correct.
Conventional sources of energy:
Conventional sources of energy are the natural energy resources which are present in a
limited quantity and are being used for a long time. They are called non-renewable sources as
once they are depleted, they cannot be generated at the speed which can sustain its
consumption rate. They are formed from decaying matter over hundreds of millions of years.
These resources have been depleted to a great extent due to their continuous exploitation. It is
believed that the deposits of petroleum in our country will be exhausted within few decades
and the coal reserves can last for a hundred more years. Some common examples of
conventional sources of energy include coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
Statements 1 ,2 and 3 are correct.
Conventional sources of energy:
Conventional sources of energy are the natural energy resources which are present in a
limited quantity and are being used for a long time. They are called non-renewable sources as
once they are depleted, they cannot be generated at the speed which can sustain its
consumption rate. They are formed from decaying matter over hundreds of millions of years.
These resources have been depleted to a great extent due to their continuous exploitation. It is
believed that the deposits of petroleum in our country will be exhausted within few decades
and the coal reserves can last for a hundred more years. Some common examples of
conventional sources of energy include coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity. -
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following factors affect monsoons?
1. The shift of the position of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in summer.
2. The presence of the high-pressure area, east of Madagascar, approximately at 20°S over the
Indian Ocean.
3. The movement of the westerly jet stream.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
