UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Geography : 25 May 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following rivers of Africa drains into the Mediterranean Sea? a) Orange River b) Niger River c) Congo River d) Nile River Correct Solution: d) The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt. Incorrect Solution: d) The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt.
#### 1. Question
Which of the following rivers of Africa drains into the Mediterranean Sea?
• a) Orange River
• b) Niger River
• c) Congo River
• d) Nile River
Solution: d)
The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt.
Solution: d)
The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Primary activities are directly dependent on environment and utilise the earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation and minerals. The activities of fishing, quarrying and Iron and steel industry are considered as Primary activities. 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) Primary activities are directly dependent on environment as these refer to utilisation of earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus includes, hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying. Secondary activities add value to natural resources by transforming raw materials into valuable products. Secondary activities, therefore, are concerned with manufacturing, processing and construction (infrastructure) industries. Therefore, Iron and steel industry belongs to secondary activity. Incorrect Solution: b) Primary activities are directly dependent on environment as these refer to utilisation of earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus includes, hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying. Secondary activities add value to natural resources by transforming raw materials into valuable products. Secondary activities, therefore, are concerned with manufacturing, processing and construction (infrastructure) industries. Therefore, Iron and steel industry belongs to secondary activity.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Primary activities are directly dependent on environment and utilise the earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation and minerals.
• The activities of fishing, quarrying and Iron and steel industry are considered as Primary activities.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: b)
Primary activities are directly dependent on environment as these refer to utilisation of earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus includes, hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying.
Secondary activities add value to natural resources by transforming raw materials into valuable products. Secondary activities, therefore, are concerned with manufacturing, processing and construction (infrastructure) industries.
Therefore, Iron and steel industry belongs to secondary activity.
Solution: b)
Primary activities are directly dependent on environment as these refer to utilisation of earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus includes, hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying.
Secondary activities add value to natural resources by transforming raw materials into valuable products. Secondary activities, therefore, are concerned with manufacturing, processing and construction (infrastructure) industries.
Therefore, Iron and steel industry belongs to secondary activity.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Jet Streams. Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres predominantly from east to west. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon. Jet streams aid in the faster travelling of Aircrafts. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 2, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: c) Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres from west to east. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface, and can reach speeds of over 320 kph. The jet streams shift to the north or south depending on the season. During winters, the wind current is the strongest. They are also closer to the Equator during winter. The major jet streams are the Polar Front, Subtropical, and Tropical jet streams. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon. Most commercial planes fly at the jet stream level, and a strong jet stream can provide a potent tailwind to a flight travelling from west to east. This helps reduce the travel time for such flights, as their speeds are boosted. Incorrect Solution: c) Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres from west to east. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface, and can reach speeds of over 320 kph. The jet streams shift to the north or south depending on the season. During winters, the wind current is the strongest. They are also closer to the Equator during winter. The major jet streams are the Polar Front, Subtropical, and Tropical jet streams. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon. Most commercial planes fly at the jet stream level, and a strong jet stream can provide a potent tailwind to a flight travelling from west to east. This helps reduce the travel time for such flights, as their speeds are boosted.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Jet Streams.
• Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres predominantly from east to west.
• Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface.
• In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon.
• Jet streams aid in the faster travelling of Aircrafts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1, 2, 3
• b) 1, 3, 4
• c) 2, 3, 4
• d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Solution: c)
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres from west to east. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface, and can reach speeds of over 320 kph.
The jet streams shift to the north or south depending on the season. During winters, the wind current is the strongest. They are also closer to the Equator during winter.
The major jet streams are the Polar Front, Subtropical, and Tropical jet streams. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon.
Most commercial planes fly at the jet stream level, and a strong jet stream can provide a potent tailwind to a flight travelling from west to east. This helps reduce the travel time for such flights, as their speeds are boosted.
Solution: c)
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres from west to east. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface, and can reach speeds of over 320 kph.
The jet streams shift to the north or south depending on the season. During winters, the wind current is the strongest. They are also closer to the Equator during winter.
The major jet streams are the Polar Front, Subtropical, and Tropical jet streams. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon.
Most commercial planes fly at the jet stream level, and a strong jet stream can provide a potent tailwind to a flight travelling from west to east. This helps reduce the travel time for such flights, as their speeds are boosted.
• 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) nickel b) Bauxite c) Copper d) Tungsten Correct Solution: b) 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: b) 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
• b) Bauxite
• d) Tungsten
Solution: b)
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: b)
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.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding coconut production in Lakshadweep. Productivity per hectare is highest in India. Oil content in nuts is highest in the world. 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: c) Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare productivity in India. Statement 2 is incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare productivity in India. Statement 2 is incorrect.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding coconut production in Lakshadweep.
• Productivity per hectare is highest in India.
• Oil content in nuts is highest in the world.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: c)
Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare productivity in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution: c)
Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare productivity in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
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