UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 1 October 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 1 October 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following are the winter crops grown in India? Peas Mustard Barley Wheat Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 1, 2, 3, 4 d) 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: c) The crops that are sown in the winter season are called Rabi crops. (also known as the “winter crop”) in India. The Rabi means, when the crop is harvested. Crops that are grown in the winter season, from November to April are called Rabi Crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard. Incorrect Solution: c) The crops that are sown in the winter season are called Rabi crops. (also known as the “winter crop”) in India. The Rabi means, when the crop is harvested. Crops that are grown in the winter season, from November to April are called Rabi Crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following are the winter crops grown in India?

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1, 2, 3

• b) 1, 3, 4

• c) 1, 2, 3, 4

• d) 2, 3, 4

Solution: c)

The crops that are sown in the winter season are called Rabi crops. (also known as the “winter crop”) in India. The Rabi means, when the crop is harvested. Crops that are grown in the winter season, from November to April are called Rabi Crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following agriculture practices. Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers in structures like skyscrapers and warehouse. Vertical farming is possible only in the regions that have fertile soil. Zero-Tillage helps in carbon sequestration and requires minimum labour compare to traditional farming method. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 3 b) 1 only c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: a) Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present. Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage. Adopting no-tillage in agro-ecosystems has been widely recommended as a means of enhancing carbon (C) sequestration in soils. Vertical farming is the practice of growing produce in vertically stacked layers. The practice can use soil, hydroponic or aeroponic growing methods. Vertical farms attempt to produce food in challenging environments, like where arable land is rare or unavailable. Incorrect Solution: a) Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present. Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage. Adopting no-tillage in agro-ecosystems has been widely recommended as a means of enhancing carbon (C) sequestration in soils. Vertical farming is the practice of growing produce in vertically stacked layers. The practice can use soil, hydroponic or aeroponic growing methods. Vertical farms attempt to produce food in challenging environments, like where arable land is rare or unavailable.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following agriculture practices.

• Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers in structures like skyscrapers and warehouse.

• Vertical farming is possible only in the regions that have fertile soil.

• Zero-Tillage helps in carbon sequestration and requires minimum labour compare to traditional farming method.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: a)

Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present.

Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage. Adopting no-tillage in agro-ecosystems has been widely recommended as a means of enhancing carbon (C) sequestration in soils.

Vertical farming is the practice of growing produce in vertically stacked layers. The practice can use soil, hydroponic or aeroponic growing methods. Vertical farms attempt to produce food in challenging environments, like where arable land is rare or unavailable.

Solution: a)

Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about microplastics and their effects: Microplastics in the ocean only affect small marine organisms. Microplastics can enter the human food chain through seafood consumption. Toxic contaminants can adhere to microplastics and enter the marine food chain. Once microplastics enter the ocean, they quickly degrade and disappear. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Microplastics in the ocean can affect organisms of all sizes, not just small marine species, making statement 1 incorrect. Microplastics can enter the human food chain when seafood contaminated with these particles is consumed, and toxic contaminants attached to microplastics can enter marine food chains (statements 2 and 3 are correct). Microplastics are persistent and do not degrade quickly, making statement 4 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) Microplastics in the ocean can affect organisms of all sizes, not just small marine species, making statement 1 incorrect. Microplastics can enter the human food chain when seafood contaminated with these particles is consumed, and toxic contaminants attached to microplastics can enter marine food chains (statements 2 and 3 are correct). Microplastics are persistent and do not degrade quickly, making statement 4 incorrect.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about microplastics and their effects:

• Microplastics in the ocean only affect small marine organisms.

• Microplastics can enter the human food chain through seafood consumption.

• Toxic contaminants can adhere to microplastics and enter the marine food chain.

• Once microplastics enter the ocean, they quickly degrade and disappear.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Microplastics in the ocean can affect organisms of all sizes, not just small marine species, making statement 1 incorrect. Microplastics can enter the human food chain when seafood contaminated with these particles is consumed, and toxic contaminants attached to microplastics can enter marine food chains (statements 2 and 3 are correct). Microplastics are persistent and do not degrade quickly, making statement 4 incorrect.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements regarding the influence of topography on monsoon rainfall is correct? The windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall. Northeastern states receive less rainfall due to their hilly terrain. Coastal regions receive more rainfall compared to inland areas. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) The windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall due to the lifting of moist monsoon winds. Coastal regions generally receive more rainfall than inland areas. However, northeastern states receive heavy rainfall due to their hilly terrain, making statement 2 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) The windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall due to the lifting of moist monsoon winds. Coastal regions generally receive more rainfall than inland areas. However, northeastern states receive heavy rainfall due to their hilly terrain, making statement 2 incorrect.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements regarding the influence of topography on monsoon rainfall is correct?

• The windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall.

• Northeastern states receive less rainfall due to their hilly terrain.

• Coastal regions receive more rainfall compared to inland areas.

Select the correct answer code:

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

The windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall due to the lifting of moist monsoon winds. Coastal regions generally receive more rainfall than inland areas. However, northeastern states receive heavy rainfall due to their hilly terrain, making statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: b)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the equatorial easterly jet stream is/are correct? It is dominant during the monsoon season in India. It extends from Southeast Asia to the Atlantic Ocean. It plays a role in bringing the south-west monsoon to India. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) The equatorial easterly jet stream is prominent during the Indian monsoon season and extends from Southeast Asia to the Atlantic. It plays a key role in influencing the onset and progress of the monsoon, including the south-west monsoon in India. Incorrect Solution: d) The equatorial easterly jet stream is prominent during the Indian monsoon season and extends from Southeast Asia to the Atlantic. It plays a key role in influencing the onset and progress of the monsoon, including the south-west monsoon in India.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the equatorial easterly jet stream is/are correct?

• It is dominant during the monsoon season in India.

• It extends from Southeast Asia to the Atlantic Ocean.

• It plays a role in bringing the south-west monsoon to India.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

The equatorial easterly jet stream is prominent during the Indian monsoon season and extends from Southeast Asia to the Atlantic. It plays a key role in influencing the onset and progress of the monsoon, including the south-west monsoon in India.

Solution: d)

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