UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 10 February 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 10 February 2025 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 statements is true regarding the types of mass wasting? a) Avalanches involve the slow movement of soil and debris due to water saturation. b) Rockfalls occur when large volumes of rock move gradually down a slope. c) Soil creep is a rapid movement of soil downhill during an earthquake. d) Landslides are characterized by the sudden and rapid movement of large amounts of soil and rock. Correct Solution: d) Landslides are a type of mass wasting characterized by the rapid and often catastrophic movement of large amounts of soil, rock, and debris down a slope. This movement can be triggered by factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or human activities like construction and deforestation. Unlike soil creep, which is a slow and gradual process, landslides occur suddenly and can cause significant damage to property and loss of life. Rockfalls involve the free-falling movement of individual rocks or boulders rather than gradual movement. Avalanches, which are rapid snow and ice movements, should not be confused with slow movements caused by water saturation. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Incorrect Solution: d) Landslides are a type of mass wasting characterized by the rapid and often catastrophic movement of large amounts of soil, rock, and debris down a slope. This movement can be triggered by factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or human activities like construction and deforestation. Unlike soil creep, which is a slow and gradual process, landslides occur suddenly and can cause significant damage to property and loss of life. Rockfalls involve the free-falling movement of individual rocks or boulders rather than gradual movement. Avalanches, which are rapid snow and ice movements, should not be confused with slow movements caused by water saturation. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the types of mass wasting?

• a) Avalanches involve the slow movement of soil and debris due to water saturation.

• b) Rockfalls occur when large volumes of rock move gradually down a slope.

• c) Soil creep is a rapid movement of soil downhill during an earthquake.

• d) Landslides are characterized by the sudden and rapid movement of large amounts of soil and rock.

Solution: d)

• Landslides are a type of mass wasting characterized by the rapid and often catastrophic movement of large amounts of soil, rock, and debris down a slope. This movement can be triggered by factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or human activities like construction and deforestation.

• Unlike soil creep, which is a slow and gradual process, landslides occur suddenly and can cause significant damage to property and loss of life.

• Rockfalls involve the free-falling movement of individual rocks or boulders rather than gradual movement.

Avalanches, which are rapid snow and ice movements, should not be confused with slow movements caused by water saturation. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Solution: d)

• Unlike soil creep, which is a slow and gradual process, landslides occur suddenly and can cause significant damage to property and loss of life.

• Rockfalls involve the free-falling movement of individual rocks or boulders rather than gradual movement.

Avalanches, which are rapid snow and ice movements, should not be confused with slow movements caused by water saturation. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about the characteristics of cyclones: Cyclones are intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center. Tropical cyclones can occur in both mid-latitude and tropical regions. Cyclones rotate in opposite directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; cyclones are indeed intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center, often characterized by violent storms and adverse weather conditions. Statement 2 is incorrect because tropical cyclones specifically form in tropical regions, not in mid-latitude regions, which are instead associated with Extra-Tropical cyclones. Statement 3 is correct as cyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; cyclones are indeed intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center, often characterized by violent storms and adverse weather conditions. Statement 2 is incorrect because tropical cyclones specifically form in tropical regions, not in mid-latitude regions, which are instead associated with Extra-Tropical cyclones. Statement 3 is correct as cyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements about the characteristics of cyclones:

• Cyclones are intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center.

• Tropical cyclones can occur in both mid-latitude and tropical regions.

• Cyclones rotate in opposite directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct; cyclones are indeed intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center, often characterized by violent storms and adverse weather conditions.

Statement 2 is incorrect because tropical cyclones specifically form in tropical regions, not in mid-latitude regions, which are instead associated with Extra-Tropical cyclones.

Statement 3 is correct as cyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct; cyclones are indeed intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center, often characterized by violent storms and adverse weather conditions.

Statement 2 is incorrect because tropical cyclones specifically form in tropical regions, not in mid-latitude regions, which are instead associated with Extra-Tropical cyclones.

Statement 3 is correct as cyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF): GLOFs are caused by the failure of unstable dams made of ice or loose sediment around glacial lakes. Glacial lakes are primarily formed due to water accumulating from rainfall. GLOFs can cause downstream flooding and are triggered by natural events such as ice avalanches or earthquakes. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. GLOFs occur when unstable natural dams around glacial lakes fail, causing flooding. These floods are triggered by natural events like ice avalanches and earthquakes. Statement 2 is incorrect because glacial lakes are primarily formed from meltwater from glaciers, not rainfall. Incorrect Solution: a) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. GLOFs occur when unstable natural dams around glacial lakes fail, causing flooding. These floods are triggered by natural events like ice avalanches and earthquakes. Statement 2 is incorrect because glacial lakes are primarily formed from meltwater from glaciers, not rainfall.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF):

• GLOFs are caused by the failure of unstable dams made of ice or loose sediment around glacial lakes.

• Glacial lakes are primarily formed due to water accumulating from rainfall.

• GLOFs can cause downstream flooding and are triggered by natural events such as ice avalanches or earthquakes.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. GLOFs occur when unstable natural dams around glacial lakes fail, causing flooding. These floods are triggered by natural events like ice avalanches and earthquakes.

Statement 2 is incorrect because glacial lakes are primarily formed from meltwater from glaciers, not rainfall.

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. GLOFs occur when unstable natural dams around glacial lakes fail, causing flooding. These floods are triggered by natural events like ice avalanches and earthquakes.

Statement 2 is incorrect because glacial lakes are primarily formed from meltwater from glaciers, not rainfall.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question How does the reduction of sea ice in the Central Arctic influence the Indian monsoon patterns? a) Causes high-pressure systems over southern India, leading to droughts b) Reduces Rossby waves and weakens the Indian monsoon c) Shifts the Asian jet stream, increasing rainfall in northern and central India d) Increases rainfall in western India and reduces it in northern India Correct Solution: c) The reduction of sea ice in the Central Arctic leads to more heat being transferred from the ocean to the atmosphere, which strengthens Rossby waves. This shift in atmospheric circulation causes high pressure over northwest India and low pressure over the Mediterranean, altering the Asian jet stream. As a result, northern and central India experience increased rainfall, while western and peninsular India may see reduced rainfall. The strengthening of the Rossby waves and the shift in atmospheric circulation are critical components in this dynamic. Incorrect Solution: c) The reduction of sea ice in the Central Arctic leads to more heat being transferred from the ocean to the atmosphere, which strengthens Rossby waves. This shift in atmospheric circulation causes high pressure over northwest India and low pressure over the Mediterranean, altering the Asian jet stream. As a result, northern and central India experience increased rainfall, while western and peninsular India may see reduced rainfall. The strengthening of the Rossby waves and the shift in atmospheric circulation are critical components in this dynamic.

#### 4. Question

How does the reduction of sea ice in the Central Arctic influence the Indian monsoon patterns?

• a) Causes high-pressure systems over southern India, leading to droughts

• b) Reduces Rossby waves and weakens the Indian monsoon

• c) Shifts the Asian jet stream, increasing rainfall in northern and central India

• d) Increases rainfall in western India and reduces it in northern India

Solution: c)

The reduction of sea ice in the Central Arctic leads to more heat being transferred from the ocean to the atmosphere, which strengthens Rossby waves. This shift in atmospheric circulation causes high pressure over northwest India and low pressure over the Mediterranean, altering the Asian jet stream. As a result, northern and central India experience increased rainfall, while western and peninsular India may see reduced rainfall. The strengthening of the Rossby waves and the shift in atmospheric circulation are critical components in this dynamic.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following describes the role of the Aravalli Range in India? a) Acts as a buffer between the Western Ghats and the Deccan Plateau b) Acts as an ecotone between the Thar Desert and the Gangetic Plain c) Serves as a natural divide between the Himalayan foothills and the Indo-Gangetic Plain d) Separates the Vindhya Range from the Satpura Range Correct Solution: b) The Aravalli Range serves as a natural green wall and acts as an ecotone between the arid Thar Desert and the fertile Gangetic Plain. This role is vital in influencing local climates and ecosystems, especially in the context of halting the desertification of the Gangetic region. The range spans approximately 692 km from Gujarat to Delhi and covers parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat. Incorrect Solution: b) The Aravalli Range serves as a natural green wall and acts as an ecotone between the arid Thar Desert and the fertile Gangetic Plain. This role is vital in influencing local climates and ecosystems, especially in the context of halting the desertification of the Gangetic region. The range spans approximately 692 km from Gujarat to Delhi and covers parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following describes the role of the Aravalli Range in India?

• a) Acts as a buffer between the Western Ghats and the Deccan Plateau

• b) Acts as an ecotone between the Thar Desert and the Gangetic Plain

• c) Serves as a natural divide between the Himalayan foothills and the Indo-Gangetic Plain

• d) Separates the Vindhya Range from the Satpura Range

Solution: b)

The Aravalli Range serves as a natural green wall and acts as an ecotone between the arid Thar Desert and the fertile Gangetic Plain. This role is vital in influencing local climates and ecosystems, especially in the context of halting the desertification of the Gangetic region. The range spans approximately 692 km from Gujarat to Delhi and covers parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.

Solution: b)

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