UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 29 March 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 29 March 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. The Deccan Plateau receives heavy rainfall throughout the year as it falls on the windward side of major hills of Central and Southern India. The core of the Great Himalayas is made up of granite rocks. 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: a) The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats. This region is mostly semi-arid as it lies on the leeward side of both Ghats. Much of the Deccan is covered by thorn scrub forest scattered with small regions of deciduous broadleaf forest. Climate in the Deccan ranges from hot summers to mild winters. The Greater Himalayas formed due to the collision of two continental plates that is the Indian plate and Eurasian plate. As we know that continental plates composed of granitic rocks that is why the Greater Himalayas are composed of granite. Incorrect Solution: a) The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats. This region is mostly semi-arid as it lies on the leeward side of both Ghats. Much of the Deccan is covered by thorn scrub forest scattered with small regions of deciduous broadleaf forest. Climate in the Deccan ranges from hot summers to mild winters. The Greater Himalayas formed due to the collision of two continental plates that is the Indian plate and Eurasian plate. As we know that continental plates composed of granitic rocks that is why the Greater Himalayas are composed of granite.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Deccan Plateau receives heavy rainfall throughout the year as it falls on the windward side of major hills of Central and Southern India.

• The core of the Great Himalayas is made up of granite rocks.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

• The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats.

• This region is mostly semi-arid as it lies on the leeward side of both Ghats. Much of the Deccan is covered by thorn scrub forest scattered with small regions of deciduous broadleaf forest. Climate in the Deccan ranges from hot summers to mild winters.

The Greater Himalayas formed due to the collision of two continental plates that is the Indian plate and Eurasian plate. As we know that continental plates composed of granitic rocks that is why the Greater Himalayas are composed of granite.

Solution: a)

• The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, is part of a) Ladakh b) Shivalik c) Karakoram Range d) The Zaskar Correct Solution: c) Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system. It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system. Incorrect Solution: c) Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system. It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.

#### 2. Question

Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, is part of

• b) Shivalik

• c) Karakoram Range

• d) The Zaskar

Solution: c)

Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system.

It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.

Solution: c)

Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system.

It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Places in the mountains are usually cooler than places on the plains due to the presence of a) Moisture-laden winds on the mountains b) Leeward wind flow on the mountains c) Thin air on the mountains d) All of the above Correct Solution: c) Density of air reduces with altitude, and so it is its ability to transfer the heat that the earth receives from the Sun. The atmosphere is not directly heated by the Sun, but by the air that is in contact with the earth. So, thin air reduces the warming potential in the mountains. Temperatures decline with gain in altitude. For example, Agra and Darjiling are located on the same latitude, but temperature of January in Agra is 16°C whereas it is only 4°C in Darjiling. Incorrect Solution: c) Density of air reduces with altitude, and so it is its ability to transfer the heat that the earth receives from the Sun. The atmosphere is not directly heated by the Sun, but by the air that is in contact with the earth. So, thin air reduces the warming potential in the mountains. Temperatures decline with gain in altitude. For example, Agra and Darjiling are located on the same latitude, but temperature of January in Agra is 16°C whereas it is only 4°C in Darjiling.

#### 3. Question

Places in the mountains are usually cooler than places on the plains due to the presence of

• a) Moisture-laden winds on the mountains

• b) Leeward wind flow on the mountains

• c) Thin air on the mountains

• d) All of the above

Solution: c)

• Density of air reduces with altitude, and so it is its ability to transfer the heat that the earth receives from the Sun.

• The atmosphere is not directly heated by the Sun, but by the air that is in contact with the earth.

• So, thin air reduces the warming potential in the mountains. Temperatures decline with gain in

• For example, Agra and Darjiling are located on the same latitude, but temperature of January in Agra is 16°C whereas it is only 4°C in Darjiling.

Solution: c)

• Density of air reduces with altitude, and so it is its ability to transfer the heat that the earth receives from the Sun.

• The atmosphere is not directly heated by the Sun, but by the air that is in contact with the earth.

• So, thin air reduces the warming potential in the mountains. Temperatures decline with gain in

• For example, Agra and Darjiling are located on the same latitude, but temperature of January in Agra is 16°C whereas it is only 4°C in Darjiling.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface and some places are devoid of vegetation. Which of these can be a probable reason? a) It is a major volcanic zone. b) It receives maximum rainfall from the Monsoon. c) It is a region containing radioactive minerals. d) It is disturbed by frequent plate movements. Correct Solution: b) This area receives maximum rainfall from the south west monsoon. As a result, the Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface. Cherrapunji displays a bare rocky surface devoid of any permanent vegetation cover. Incorrect Solution: b) This area receives maximum rainfall from the south west monsoon. As a result, the Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface. Cherrapunji displays a bare rocky surface devoid of any permanent vegetation cover.

#### 4. Question

Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface and some places are devoid of vegetation. Which of these can be a probable reason?

• a) It is a major volcanic zone.

• b) It receives maximum rainfall from the Monsoon.

• c) It is a region containing radioactive minerals.

• d) It is disturbed by frequent plate movements.

Solution: b)

• This area receives maximum rainfall from the south west monsoon. As a result, the Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface. Cherrapunji displays a bare rocky surface devoid of any permanent vegetation cover.

Solution: b)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following is the major difference between soils found in Peninsular India and Northern India? a) Soils of Northern India are of volcanic origin, whereas that of Peninsular India is that of geosyncline origin. b) Soils of Peninsular India are highly productive, whereas that of Northern India is largely alkaline and unproductive. c) Soils of Peninsular India are mainly formed by the decomposition of rocks in situ, whereas that of Northern India is mainly by depositional work of rivers. d) All of the above Correct Solution: c) The soils of Peninsular India are formed by the decomposition of rocks in situ, i.e. directly from the underlying rocks. Soils of Peninsular India are transported and re-deposited to a limited extent and are known as sedentary soils. Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo-Gangetic- Brahmaputra Rivers. In coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action. Rocks of the Himalayas form the parent material. Thus the parent material of these soils is of transported origin. Incorrect Solution: c) The soils of Peninsular India are formed by the decomposition of rocks in situ, i.e. directly from the underlying rocks. Soils of Peninsular India are transported and re-deposited to a limited extent and are known as sedentary soils. Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo-Gangetic- Brahmaputra Rivers. In coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action. Rocks of the Himalayas form the parent material. Thus the parent material of these soils is of transported origin.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following is the major difference between soils found in Peninsular India and Northern India?

• a) Soils of Northern India are of volcanic origin, whereas that of Peninsular India is that of geosyncline origin.

• b) Soils of Peninsular India are highly productive, whereas that of Northern India is largely alkaline and unproductive.

• c) Soils of Peninsular India are mainly formed by the decomposition of rocks in situ, whereas that of Northern India is mainly by depositional work of rivers.

• d) All of the above

Solution: c)

• The soils of Peninsular India are formed by the decomposition of rocks in situ, i.e. directly from the underlying rocks. Soils of Peninsular India are transported and re-deposited to a limited extent and are known as sedentary soils.

• Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo-Gangetic- Brahmaputra Rivers. In coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action.

• Rocks of the Himalayas form the parent material. Thus the parent material of these soils is of transported origin.

Solution: c)

• Alluvial soils are formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo-Gangetic- Brahmaputra Rivers. In coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action.

• Rocks of the Himalayas form the parent material. Thus the parent material of these soils is of transported origin.

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