UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 19 January 2026

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 19 January 2026 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 Saline soils. Saline soils have more salts, largely because of dry climate and poor drainage. Saline soils are also known as Urvara Soils. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. Saline soils are also known as Usara soils. Saline soils contain a larger proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium, and thus, they are infertile, and do not support any vegetative growth. They have more salts, largely because of dry climate and poor drainage. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. Saline soils are also known as Usara soils. Saline soils contain a larger proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium, and thus, they are infertile, and do not support any vegetative growth. They have more salts, largely because of dry climate and poor drainage. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Saline soils.

• Saline soils have more salts, largely because of dry climate and poor drainage.

• Saline soils are also known as Urvara Soils.

• They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Saline soils are also known as Usara soils. Saline soils contain a larger proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium, and thus, they are infertile, and do not support any vegetative growth. They have more salts, largely because of dry climate and poor drainage. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas.

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Bulk of the valuable minerals in India are products of pre-Palaeozoic age and are associated with metamorphic and igneous rocks of the peninsular India. The vast alluvial plain tract of north India are rich in minerals of economic use. 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 India is endowed with a rich variety of mineral resources due to its varied geological structure. Bulk of the valuable minerals are products of pre-palaezoic age and are mainly associated with metamorphic and igneous rocks of the peninsular India. The vast alluvial plain tract of north India is devoid of minerals of economic use. Incorrect Solution: B India is endowed with a rich variety of mineral resources due to its varied geological structure. Bulk of the valuable minerals are products of pre-palaezoic age and are mainly associated with metamorphic and igneous rocks of the peninsular India. The vast alluvial plain tract of north India is devoid of minerals of economic use.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Bulk of the valuable minerals in India are products of pre-Palaeozoic age and are associated with metamorphic and igneous rocks of the peninsular India.

• The vast alluvial plain tract of north India are rich in minerals of economic use.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: B

India is endowed with a rich variety of mineral resources due to its varied geological structure. Bulk of the valuable minerals are products of pre-palaezoic age and are mainly associated with metamorphic and igneous rocks of the peninsular India. The vast alluvial plain tract of north India is devoid of minerals of economic use.

Solution: B

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Dharwar rock system is considered special by geologists because a) It is the oldest system of rocks in India. b) It hosts the deepest diamond mines in India. c) It provides the first metamorphic sedimentary rocks in India. d) All of the above Correct Solution: C Dharwar system is later than the Archean system but older than the other systems. The Dharwar period of rock formation has been largely fixed from 2500 million years ago to 1800 million years ago. Dharwar Rock System is special because it is the first metamorphic sedimentary rocks in India. They are named Dharwar system because they were first studied in Dharwar region of Karnataka. But they are also found in Aravallis, Tamil Nadu, Chotanagpur plateau, Meghalaya, Delhi, and the Himalayas region. The Dharwar rocks are rich in iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, gold, silver etc. Incorrect Solution: C Dharwar system is later than the Archean system but older than the other systems. The Dharwar period of rock formation has been largely fixed from 2500 million years ago to 1800 million years ago. Dharwar Rock System is special because it is the first metamorphic sedimentary rocks in India. They are named Dharwar system because they were first studied in Dharwar region of Karnataka. But they are also found in Aravallis, Tamil Nadu, Chotanagpur plateau, Meghalaya, Delhi, and the Himalayas region. The Dharwar rocks are rich in iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, gold, silver etc.

#### 3. Question

Dharwar rock system is considered special by geologists because

• a) It is the oldest system of rocks in India.

• b) It hosts the deepest diamond mines in India.

• c) It provides the first metamorphic sedimentary rocks in India.

• d) All of the above

Solution: C

Dharwar system is later than the Archean system but older than the other systems. The Dharwar period of rock formation has been largely fixed from 2500 million years ago to 1800 million years ago.

Dharwar Rock System is special because it is the first metamorphic sedimentary rocks in India. They are named Dharwar system because they were first studied in Dharwar region of Karnataka. But they are also found in Aravallis, Tamil Nadu, Chotanagpur plateau, Meghalaya, Delhi, and the Himalayas region.

The Dharwar rocks are rich in iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, gold, silver etc.

Solution: C

The Dharwar rocks are rich in iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, gold, silver etc.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. It is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. It is mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks. It also occurs in the coastal tracts of India. The above statements refer to a) Copper b) Nickel c) Bauxite d) None of the above Correct Solution: C Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country. Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite. Incorrect Solution: C Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country. Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• It is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium.

• It is mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks.

• It also occurs in the coastal tracts of India.

The above statements refer to

• c) Bauxite

• d) None of the above

Solution: C

Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country. Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite.

Solution: C

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question One can infer which of the following information from a population pyramid? Distribution of various age groups in a population Gender composition based on age groups Density of population Reproductive capabilities and likelihood of the continuation of a species Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 2 and 3 only c) 1, 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: C A population pyramid, also called an “age-gender-pyramid“, is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population (typically that of a country or region of the world), which forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing. It is also used in ecology to determine the overall age distribution of a population; an indication of the reproductive capabilities and likelihood of the continuation of a species. Incorrect Solution: C A population pyramid, also called an “age-gender-pyramid“, is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population (typically that of a country or region of the world), which forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing. It is also used in ecology to determine the overall age distribution of a population; an indication of the reproductive capabilities and likelihood of the continuation of a species.

#### 5. Question

One can infer which of the following information from a population pyramid?

• Distribution of various age groups in a population

• Gender composition based on age groups

• Density of population

• Reproductive capabilities and likelihood of the continuation of a species

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1, 2 and 3 only

• c) 1, 2 and 4 only

• d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution: C

A population pyramid, also called an “age-gender-pyramid“, is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population (typically that of a country or region of the world), which forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing. It is also used in ecology to determine the overall age distribution of a population; an indication of the reproductive capabilities and likelihood of the continuation of a species.

Solution: C

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