UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 11 April 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 11 April 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 Consider the following statements regarding Demographic trap. Demographic trap is a combination of high fertility rates and declining mortality rates in developing countries. Demographic transition is a phenomenon which refers to the historical shift from low birth rates and low death rates in societies with advanced technology, education and economic development to high birth rates and high death rates in societies with minimal technology, education and economic development. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) The term demographic trap is used by demographers “to describe the combination of high fertility (birth rates) and declining mortality (death rates) in developing countries, resulting in a period of high population growth rate (PGR).” High fertility combined with declining mortality happens when a developing country moves through the demographic transition of becoming developed. In demography, demographic transition is a phenomenon and theory which refers to the historical shift from high birth rates and high death rates in societies with minimal technology, education (especially of women) and economic development, to low birth rates and low death rates in societies with advanced technology, education and economic development. Incorrect Solution: b) The term demographic trap is used by demographers “to describe the combination of high fertility (birth rates) and declining mortality (death rates) in developing countries, resulting in a period of high population growth rate (PGR).” High fertility combined with declining mortality happens when a developing country moves through the demographic transition of becoming developed. In demography, demographic transition is a phenomenon and theory which refers to the historical shift from high birth rates and high death rates in societies with minimal technology, education (especially of women) and economic development, to low birth rates and low death rates in societies with advanced technology, education and economic development.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Demographic trap.

• Demographic trap is a combination of high fertility rates and declining mortality rates in developing countries.

• Demographic transition is a phenomenon which refers to the historical shift from low birth rates and low death rates in societies with advanced technology, education and economic development to high birth rates and high death rates in societies with minimal technology, education and economic development.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

The term demographic trap is used by demographers “to describe the combination of high fertility (birth rates) and declining mortality (death rates) in developing countries, resulting in a period of high population growth rate (PGR).” High fertility combined with declining mortality happens when a developing country moves through the demographic transition of becoming developed.

In demography, demographic transition is a phenomenon and theory which refers to the historical shift from high birth rates and high death rates in societies with minimal technology, education (especially of women) and economic development, to low birth rates and low death rates in societies with advanced technology, education and economic development.

Solution: b)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the term Literacy, as defined in Census operations in India. Literacy is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language. A person who can merely read but cannot write is not classified as literate. Any formal education or minimum educational standard is necessary to be considered literate. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Literacy, as defined in Census operations, is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language. Literacy can be tested in any language, not only in our official languages. A person who can merely read but cannot write is not classified as literate. Any formal education or minimum educational standard is not necessary to be considered literate. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Literacy, as defined in Census operations, is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language. Literacy can be tested in any language, not only in our official languages. A person who can merely read but cannot write is not classified as literate. Any formal education or minimum educational standard is not necessary to be considered literate.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the term Literacy, as defined in Census operations in India.

• Literacy is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language.

• A person who can merely read but cannot write is not classified as literate.

• Any formal education or minimum educational standard is necessary to be considered literate.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Literacy, as defined in Census operations, is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language. Literacy can be tested in any language, not only in our official languages.

A person who can merely read but cannot write is not classified as literate.

Any formal education or minimum educational standard is not necessary to be considered literate.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Literacy, as defined in Census operations, is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language. Literacy can be tested in any language, not only in our official languages.

A person who can merely read but cannot write is not classified as literate.

Any formal education or minimum educational standard is not necessary to be considered literate.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Population pyramids. If the base of the pyramid is wider than all the other sections, it implies that children constitute a lower part of the national population. If men and women have equal population for all major age groups in a country, the population pyramid shows vertical symmetry. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) The base of the pyramid represents the population of the children. If it is thick or wide, it represents that children constitute a significant part of national population. Left side shows male population and right side shows female population. Vertical symmetry shows that both genders have nearly the same population. Incorrect Solution: b) The base of the pyramid represents the population of the children. If it is thick or wide, it represents that children constitute a significant part of national population. Left side shows male population and right side shows female population. Vertical symmetry shows that both genders have nearly the same population.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Population pyramids.

• If the base of the pyramid is wider than all the other sections, it implies that children constitute a lower part of the national population.

• If men and women have equal population for all major age groups in a country, the population pyramid shows vertical symmetry.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

The base of the pyramid represents the population of the children. If it is thick or wide, it represents that children constitute a significant part of national population.

Left side shows male population and right side shows female population. Vertical symmetry shows that both genders have nearly the same population.

Solution: b)

The base of the pyramid represents the population of the children. If it is thick or wide, it represents that children constitute a significant part of national population.

Left side shows male population and right side shows female population. Vertical symmetry shows that both genders have nearly the same population.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Grapevines thrive in the Mediterranean region because Natural rainfall is much sufficient here Temperate climate of these regions suit the flowering and ripening of grapes Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) In general, grapevines thrive in temperate climates which grant the vines long, warm periods during the crucial flowering, fruit set and ripening periods. This is available in the Mediterranean climates. But, rainfall isn’t enough. On average, a grapevine needs around 70 cm of rainfall for sustenance during the growing season, not all of which may be provided by natural rainfall. In Mediterranean and many continental climates, the climate during the growing season may be quite dry and require additional irrigation. Incorrect Solution: b) In general, grapevines thrive in temperate climates which grant the vines long, warm periods during the crucial flowering, fruit set and ripening periods. This is available in the Mediterranean climates. But, rainfall isn’t enough. On average, a grapevine needs around 70 cm of rainfall for sustenance during the growing season, not all of which may be provided by natural rainfall. In Mediterranean and many continental climates, the climate during the growing season may be quite dry and require additional irrigation.

#### 4. Question

Grapevines thrive in the Mediterranean region because

• Natural rainfall is much sufficient here

• Temperate climate of these regions suit the flowering and ripening of grapes

Select the correct answer code:

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

In general, grapevines thrive in temperate climates which grant the vines long, warm periods during the crucial flowering, fruit set and ripening periods. This is available in the Mediterranean climates. But, rainfall isn’t enough.

On average, a grapevine needs around 70 cm of rainfall for sustenance during the growing season, not all of which may be provided by natural rainfall. In Mediterranean and many continental climates, the climate during the growing season may be quite dry and require additional irrigation.

Solution: b)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The distinction between Kharif, Rabi and Zaid crops is not marked much in Southern India as compared to Northern India because a) leaching is less pronounced in southern Indian soils compared to northern Indian soils b) proper irrigation facilities are present in southern India compared to northern India c) the soil of peninsular India is more fertile than that of the northern plains d) tropical crops can be grown during any period in the year in Southern India due to the year around higher temperature Correct Solution: d) The distinction between Kharif, Rabi and Zaid seasons is not marked much in Southern India as compared to Northern India. The tropical crops can be grown during any period in the year in Southern India. This is because the temperature in South India is generally high enough to grow these crops during any part of the year. So, the same crops can be grown thrice in an agricultural year provided there is sufficient soil moisture. Incorrect Solution: d) The distinction between Kharif, Rabi and Zaid seasons is not marked much in Southern India as compared to Northern India. The tropical crops can be grown during any period in the year in Southern India. This is because the temperature in South India is generally high enough to grow these crops during any part of the year. So, the same crops can be grown thrice in an agricultural year provided there is sufficient soil moisture.

#### 5. Question

The distinction between Kharif, Rabi and Zaid crops is not marked much in Southern India as compared to Northern India because

• a) leaching is less pronounced in southern Indian soils compared to northern Indian soils

• b) proper irrigation facilities are present in southern India compared to northern India

• c) the soil of peninsular India is more fertile than that of the northern plains

• d) tropical crops can be grown during any period in the year in Southern India due to the year around higher temperature

Solution: d)

The distinction between Kharif, Rabi and Zaid seasons is not marked much in Southern India as compared to Northern India. The tropical crops can be grown during any period in the year in Southern India. This is because the temperature in South India is generally high enough to grow these crops during any part of the year.

So, the same crops can be grown thrice in an agricultural year provided there is sufficient soil moisture.

Solution: d)

So, the same crops can be grown thrice in an agricultural year provided there is sufficient soil moisture.

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