UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 20 November 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 20 November 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 Consider the following statements: The southern part of India lies within the tropics and its northern part lies in the sub-tropical zone. India is bounded by Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the north and Purvachal hills in the northeast. Four north-eastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram share borders with Myanmar. 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: From the values of latitude, it is understood that the southern part of the country lies within the tropics and the northern part lies in the sub-tropical zone or the warm temperate zone. This location is responsible for large variations in land forms, climate, soil types and natural vegetation in the country. Statement 2 is not correct: Indian is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the north-west, Purvachal hills in the north-east and by the large expanse of the Indian Ocean in the south, it forms a great geographic entity known as the Indian subcontinent. It includes the countries — Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Himalayas, together with other ranges, have acted as a formidable physical barrier in the past. Statement 3 is correct: India shares a long land border of over 1600 kms with Myanmar as well as a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. Four north-eastern states, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, have a boundary with Myanmar. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct: From the values of latitude, it is understood that the southern part of the country lies within the tropics and the northern part lies in the sub-tropical zone or the warm temperate zone. This location is responsible for large variations in land forms, climate, soil types and natural vegetation in the country. Statement 2 is not correct: Indian is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the north-west, Purvachal hills in the north-east and by the large expanse of the Indian Ocean in the south, it forms a great geographic entity known as the Indian subcontinent. It includes the countries — Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Himalayas, together with other ranges, have acted as a formidable physical barrier in the past. Statement 3 is correct: India shares a long land border of over 1600 kms with Myanmar as well as a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. Four north-eastern states, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, have a boundary with Myanmar.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements:

• The southern part of India lies within the tropics and its northern part lies in the sub-tropical zone.

• India is bounded by Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the north and Purvachal hills in the northeast.

• Four north-eastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram share borders with Myanmar.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct: From the values of latitude, it is understood that the southern part of the country lies within the tropics and the northern part lies in the sub-tropical zone or the warm temperate zone. This location is responsible for large variations in land forms, climate, soil types and natural vegetation in the country.

Statement 2 is not correct: Indian is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the north-west, Purvachal hills in the north-east and by the large expanse of the Indian Ocean in the south, it forms a great geographic entity known as the Indian subcontinent.

It includes the countries — Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Himalayas, together with other ranges, have acted as a formidable physical barrier in the past.

Statement 3 is correct: India shares a long land border of over 1600 kms with Myanmar as well as a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. Four north-eastern states, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, have a boundary with Myanmar.

Solution: b)

It includes the countries — Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Himalayas, together with other ranges, have acted as a formidable physical barrier in the past.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Indian Peninsula? As a part of the Indo-Australian Plate, it has been subjected to vertical movements and block faulting. Since the Cambrian period, along with its western coast it has been standing as a rigid block. The Peninsula consists of relict and residual mountains including the Aravali Hills and the Nallamala Hills. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Correct Solution: d) The Peninsula is formed essentially by a great complex of very ancient gneisses and granites, which constitutes a major part of it. Statement 1 is correct: As a part of the Indo-Australian Plate, it has been subjected to various vertical movements and block faulting. The rift valleys of the Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahanadi and the Satpura block mountains are some examples of it. Statement 2 is not correct: Since the Cambrian period, the Peninsula has been standing like a rigid block with the exception of some of its western coast which is submerged beneath the sea and some other parts changed due to tectonic activity without affecting the original basement. Statement 3 is correct: The Peninsula mostly consists of relict and residual mountains like the Aravali hills, the Nallamala hills, the Javadi hills, the Veliconda hills, the Palkonda range and the Mahendragiri hills, etc. Incorrect Solution: d) The Peninsula is formed essentially by a great complex of very ancient gneisses and granites, which constitutes a major part of it. Statement 1 is correct: As a part of the Indo-Australian Plate, it has been subjected to various vertical movements and block faulting. The rift valleys of the Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahanadi and the Satpura block mountains are some examples of it. Statement 2 is not correct: Since the Cambrian period, the Peninsula has been standing like a rigid block with the exception of some of its western coast which is submerged beneath the sea and some other parts changed due to tectonic activity without affecting the original basement. Statement 3 is correct: The Peninsula mostly consists of relict and residual mountains like the Aravali hills, the Nallamala hills, the Javadi hills, the Veliconda hills, the Palkonda range and the Mahendragiri hills, etc.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Indian Peninsula?

• As a part of the Indo-Australian Plate, it has been subjected to vertical movements and block faulting.

• Since the Cambrian period, along with its western coast it has been standing as a rigid block.

• The Peninsula consists of relict and residual mountains including the Aravali Hills and the Nallamala Hills.

Select the correct answer code:

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: d)

The Peninsula is formed essentially by a great complex of very ancient gneisses and granites, which constitutes a major part of it.

Statement 1 is correct: As a part of the Indo-Australian Plate, it has been subjected to various vertical movements and block faulting. The rift valleys of the Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahanadi and the Satpura block mountains are some examples of it.

Statement 2 is not correct: Since the Cambrian period, the Peninsula has been standing like a rigid block with the exception of some of its western coast which is submerged beneath the sea and some other parts changed due to tectonic activity without affecting the original basement.

Statement 3 is correct: The Peninsula mostly consists of relict and residual mountains like the Aravali hills, the Nallamala hills, the Javadi hills, the Veliconda hills, the Palkonda range and the Mahendragiri hills, etc.

Solution: d)

The Peninsula is formed essentially by a great complex of very ancient gneisses and granites, which constitutes a major part of it.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements: The northern plains of India are formed by the alluvial deposits exclusively brought by the rivers the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. The northern plains have characteristic features of the mature stage of fluvial erosional landforms such as oxbow lakes and meanders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is not correct: The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers-The Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. These plains extend approximately 3,200 km from the east to the west. The average width of these plains varies between 150 -300 km. The maximum depth of alluvium deposits varies between 1,000-2,000 m. From the north to the south, these can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai and the alluvial plains. The alluvial plains can be further divided into the Khadar and the Bhangar. Statement 2 is correct: These plains have characteristic features of mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms such as sand bars, meanders, oxbow lakes and braided channels. The Brahmaputra plains are known for their riverine islands and sand bars. The mouths of these mighty rivers also form some of the largest deltas of the world, for example, the famous Sundarbans delta Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is not correct: The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers-The Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. These plains extend approximately 3,200 km from the east to the west. The average width of these plains varies between 150 -300 km. The maximum depth of alluvium deposits varies between 1,000-2,000 m. From the north to the south, these can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai and the alluvial plains. The alluvial plains can be further divided into the Khadar and the Bhangar. Statement 2 is correct: These plains have characteristic features of mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms such as sand bars, meanders, oxbow lakes and braided channels. The Brahmaputra plains are known for their riverine islands and sand bars. The mouths of these mighty rivers also form some of the largest deltas of the world, for example, the famous Sundarbans delta

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements:

• The northern plains of India are formed by the alluvial deposits exclusively brought by the rivers the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.

• The northern plains have characteristic features of the mature stage of fluvial erosional landforms such as oxbow lakes and meanders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is not correct: The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers-The Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. These plains extend approximately 3,200 km from the east to the west. The average width of these plains varies between 150 -300 km. The maximum depth of alluvium deposits varies between 1,000-2,000 m.

From the north to the south, these can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai and the alluvial plains. The alluvial plains can be further divided into the Khadar and the Bhangar.

Statement 2 is correct: These plains have characteristic features of mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms such as sand bars, meanders, oxbow lakes and braided channels. The Brahmaputra plains are known for their riverine islands and sand bars.

The mouths of these mighty rivers also form some of the largest deltas of the world, for example, the famous Sundarbans delta

Solution: b)

From the north to the south, these can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai and the alluvial plains. The alluvial plains can be further divided into the Khadar and the Bhangar.

The mouths of these mighty rivers also form some of the largest deltas of the world, for example, the famous Sundarbans delta

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following: The Palamu Plateau The Malwa Plateau The Hazaribagh Plateau How many of the above-mentioned Patland plateaus together comprise Peninsular India? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Rising from the height of 150 m above the river plains up to an elevation of 600-900 m is the irregular triangle known as the Peninsular plateau. Delhi ridge in the northwest, (extension of Aravalis), the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the south constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau. However, an extension of this is also seen in the northeast, in the form of Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau. The Peninsular India is made up of a series of patland plateaus such as the Hazaribagh plateau, the Palamu plateau, the Ranchi plateau, the Malwa plateau, the Coimbatore plateau and the Karnataka plateau, etc. This is one of the oldest and the most stable landmass of India. Incorrect Solution: c) Rising from the height of 150 m above the river plains up to an elevation of 600-900 m is the irregular triangle known as the Peninsular plateau. Delhi ridge in the northwest, (extension of Aravalis), the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the south constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau. However, an extension of this is also seen in the northeast, in the form of Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau. The Peninsular India is made up of a series of patland plateaus such as the Hazaribagh plateau, the Palamu plateau, the Ranchi plateau, the Malwa plateau, the Coimbatore plateau and the Karnataka plateau, etc. This is one of the oldest and the most stable landmass of India.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following:

• The Palamu Plateau

• The Malwa Plateau

• The Hazaribagh Plateau

How many of the above-mentioned Patland plateaus together comprise Peninsular India?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Rising from the height of 150 m above the river plains up to an elevation of 600-900 m is the irregular triangle known as the Peninsular plateau.

Delhi ridge in the northwest, (extension of Aravalis), the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the south constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau.

However, an extension of this is also seen in the northeast, in the form of Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau.

The Peninsular India is made up of a series of patland plateaus such as the Hazaribagh plateau, the Palamu plateau, the Ranchi plateau, the Malwa plateau, the Coimbatore plateau and the Karnataka plateau, etc. This is one of the oldest and the most stable landmass of India.

Solution: c)

Rising from the height of 150 m above the river plains up to an elevation of 600-900 m is the irregular triangle known as the Peninsular plateau.

Delhi ridge in the northwest, (extension of Aravalis), the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the south constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau.

However, an extension of this is also seen in the northeast, in the form of Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements: The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Maikal Range in the east and the Mahadeo hills in the north. The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. The Western Ghats are locally known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra and Cardamom hills in Karnataka. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is not correct: The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in the north. Statement 2 is correct: Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. Statement 3 is not correct: Western Ghats are locally known by different names such as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Anaimalai hills and Cardamom hills in Kerala. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is not correct: The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in the north. Statement 2 is correct: Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. Statement 3 is not correct: Western Ghats are locally known by different names such as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Anaimalai hills and Cardamom hills in Kerala.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements:

• The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Maikal Range in the east and the Mahadeo hills in the north.

• The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.

• The Western Ghats are locally known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra and Cardamom hills in Karnataka.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is not correct: The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in the north.

Statement 2 is correct: Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.

Statement 3 is not correct: Western Ghats are locally known by different names such as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Anaimalai hills and Cardamom hills in Kerala.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is not correct: The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in the north.

Statement 2 is correct: Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.

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