UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 3 March 2025
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UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 3 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 regarding Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Pacific Ocean. The Gulf Stream, which is a cold ocean current, originates in the Gulf of Mexico. The present shape of Gulf of Mexico is a result of plate tectonics. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only Statement 3 is correct. The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Atlantic Ocean, largely surrounded by the North American continent. It took shape approximately 300 million years ago as a result of plate tectonics. The Gulf Stream, which is a warm Atlantic Ocean current and one of the strongest ocean currents known, originates in the gulf. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 3 is correct. The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Atlantic Ocean, largely surrounded by the North American continent. It took shape approximately 300 million years ago as a result of plate tectonics. The Gulf Stream, which is a warm Atlantic Ocean current and one of the strongest ocean currents known, originates in the gulf.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gulf of Mexico.
• The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Pacific Ocean.
• The Gulf Stream, which is a cold ocean current, originates in the Gulf of Mexico.
• The present shape of Gulf of Mexico is a result of plate tectonics.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: A
Only Statement 3 is correct.
The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Atlantic Ocean, largely surrounded by the North American continent.
It took shape approximately 300 million years ago as a result of plate tectonics.
The Gulf Stream, which is a warm Atlantic Ocean current and one of the strongest ocean currents known, originates in the gulf.
Solution: A
Only Statement 3 is correct.
The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Atlantic Ocean, largely surrounded by the North American continent.
It took shape approximately 300 million years ago as a result of plate tectonics.
The Gulf Stream, which is a warm Atlantic Ocean current and one of the strongest ocean currents known, originates in the gulf.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Summer Solstice. During summer solstice, the Earth’s axis is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it. The amount of incoming energy the Earth received from the sun is higher at the North Pole than at the Equator. Summer solstice will bring the earliest sunrise or latest sunset for all the places in the Northern Hemisphere at the same time. 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. The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight. It occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degree north latitude. Why do we have summer solstice? Since Earth rotates on its axis, the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight between March and September over the course of a day, which also means people living in the Northern Hemisphere experience summer during this time. The rest of the year, the Southern Hemisphere gets more sunlight. During the solstice, the Earth’s axis — around which the planet spins, completing one turn each day — is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it. The solstice, as NASA puts it, is that instant in time when the North Pole points more directly toward the sun that at any other time during the year. The amount of light received by a specific area in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice depends on the latitudinal location of the place. The further north one moves from the equator, the more light one receives during the summer solstice. At the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets during the solstice. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight. It occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degree north latitude. Why do we have summer solstice? Since Earth rotates on its axis, the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight between March and September over the course of a day, which also means people living in the Northern Hemisphere experience summer during this time. The rest of the year, the Southern Hemisphere gets more sunlight. During the solstice, the Earth’s axis — around which the planet spins, completing one turn each day — is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it. The solstice, as NASA puts it, is that instant in time when the North Pole points more directly toward the sun that at any other time during the year. The amount of light received by a specific area in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice depends on the latitudinal location of the place. The further north one moves from the equator, the more light one receives during the summer solstice. At the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets during the solstice.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Summer Solstice.
• During summer solstice, the Earth’s axis is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it.
• The amount of incoming energy the Earth received from the sun is higher at the North Pole than at the Equator.
• Summer solstice will bring the earliest sunrise or latest sunset for all the places in the Northern Hemisphere at the same time.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: B
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight. It occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degree north latitude.
Why do we have summer solstice?
Since Earth rotates on its axis, the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight between March and September over the course of a day, which also means people living in the Northern Hemisphere experience summer during this time. The rest of the year, the Southern Hemisphere gets more sunlight.
During the solstice, the Earth’s axis — around which the planet spins, completing one turn each day — is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it.
The solstice, as NASA puts it, is that instant in time when the North Pole points more directly toward the sun that at any other time during the year.
The amount of light received by a specific area in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice depends on the latitudinal location of the place. The further north one moves from the equator, the more light one receives during the summer solstice. At the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets during the solstice.
Solution: B
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight. It occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degree north latitude.
Why do we have summer solstice?
Since Earth rotates on its axis, the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct sunlight between March and September over the course of a day, which also means people living in the Northern Hemisphere experience summer during this time. The rest of the year, the Southern Hemisphere gets more sunlight.
During the solstice, the Earth’s axis — around which the planet spins, completing one turn each day — is tilted in a way that the North Pole is tipped towards the sun and the South Pole is away from it.
The solstice, as NASA puts it, is that instant in time when the North Pole points more directly toward the sun that at any other time during the year.
The amount of light received by a specific area in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice depends on the latitudinal location of the place. The further north one moves from the equator, the more light one receives during the summer solstice. At the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets during the solstice.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as absolute humidity. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. 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 incorrect. Water vapor present in the air is known as humidity. It is expressed quantitatively in different ways. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity. It is the weight of water vapour per unit volume of air and is expressed in terms of grams per cubic metre. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth. The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect. Water vapor present in the air is known as humidity. It is expressed quantitatively in different ways. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity. It is the weight of water vapour per unit volume of air and is expressed in terms of grams per cubic metre. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth. The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as absolute humidity.
• The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth.
• The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: B
Statement 1 is incorrect.
• Water vapor present in the air is known as humidity. It is expressed quantitatively in different ways. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity.
• It is the weight of water vapour per unit volume of air and is expressed in terms of grams per cubic metre. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth.
• The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
Solution: B
Statement 1 is incorrect.
• Water vapor present in the air is known as humidity. It is expressed quantitatively in different ways. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity.
• It is the weight of water vapour per unit volume of air and is expressed in terms of grams per cubic metre. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth.
• The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Geysers and Hot springs. In hot springs, water rises to the surface with an explosion. Geysers are associated with thermal or volcanic region. Hot springs have some medical value since it contains dissolved minerals. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 2 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 2, 3 Correct Solution: d) Geyser :- Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam. The phenomena are associated with thermal or volcanic region. The jet of water is usually emitted with an explosion, and is often triggered off by gases seeping out of the heated rocks. Hot springs Hot springs are more common, and found anywhere water sinks deep enough beneath the surface to be heated by the interior forces and not only at volcanic regions. The water rises to the surface without any explosion. Such springs contain dissolved minerals which may be of some medical value. Incorrect Solution: d) Geyser :- Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam. The phenomena are associated with thermal or volcanic region. The jet of water is usually emitted with an explosion, and is often triggered off by gases seeping out of the heated rocks. Hot springs Hot springs are more common, and found anywhere water sinks deep enough beneath the surface to be heated by the interior forces and not only at volcanic regions. The water rises to the surface without any explosion. Such springs contain dissolved minerals which may be of some medical value.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Geysers and Hot springs.
• In hot springs, water rises to the surface with an explosion.
• Geysers are associated with thermal or volcanic region.
• Hot springs have some medical value since it contains dissolved minerals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution: d)
Geyser :-
• Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam. The phenomena are associated with thermal or volcanic region.
• The jet of water is usually emitted with an explosion, and is often triggered off by gases seeping out of the heated rocks.
Hot springs
• Hot springs are more common, and found anywhere water sinks deep enough beneath the surface to be heated by the interior forces and not only at volcanic regions.
• The water rises to the surface without any explosion.
• Such springs contain dissolved minerals which may be of some medical value.
Solution: d)
Geyser :-
• Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam. The phenomena are associated with thermal or volcanic region.
• The jet of water is usually emitted with an explosion, and is often triggered off by gases seeping out of the heated rocks.
Hot springs
• Hot springs are more common, and found anywhere water sinks deep enough beneath the surface to be heated by the interior forces and not only at volcanic regions.
• The water rises to the surface without any explosion.
• Such springs contain dissolved minerals which may be of some medical value.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the seamounts. Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor and reaches above the surface of the ocean. They are volcanic in origin. The Emperor seamount is situated in the Atlantic Ocean. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. Seamounts Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor that does not reach the surface of the ocean. Seamounts are volcanic in origin. These can be 3,000-4,500 m tall. The Emperor seamount, an extension of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, is a good example. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. Seamounts Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor that does not reach the surface of the ocean. Seamounts are volcanic in origin. These can be 3,000-4,500 m tall. The Emperor seamount, an extension of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, is a good example.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the seamounts.
• Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor and reaches above the surface of the ocean.
• They are volcanic in origin.
• The Emperor seamount is situated in the Atlantic Ocean.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: A
Only Statement 2 is correct.
Seamounts
• Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor that does not reach the surface of the ocean.
• Seamounts are volcanic in origin.
• These can be 3,000-4,500 m tall.
• The Emperor seamount, an extension of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, is a good example.
Solution: A
Only Statement 2 is correct.
Seamounts
• Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor that does not reach the surface of the ocean.
• Seamounts are volcanic in origin.
• These can be 3,000-4,500 m tall.
• The Emperor seamount, an extension of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, is a good example.
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