UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 4 February 2025
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UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 4 February 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. A fault is a place with a long break in the rock that forms the surface of the earth. When an earthquake occurs on one of the faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other. Indonesia is not located on the fault lines in the Pacific Basin. 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. A fault is a place with a long break in the rock that forms the surface of the earth. When an earthquake occurs on one of these faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other. Does Indonesia usually have earthquakes? The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin known as the “Ring of Fire.” The area spans some 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) and is where a majority of the world’s earthquakes occur. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. A fault is a place with a long break in the rock that forms the surface of the earth. When an earthquake occurs on one of these faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other. Does Indonesia usually have earthquakes? The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin known as the “Ring of Fire.” The area spans some 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) and is where a majority of the world’s earthquakes occur.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements.
• A fault is a place with a long break in the rock that forms the surface of the earth.
• When an earthquake occurs on one of the faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other.
• Indonesia is not located on the fault lines in the Pacific Basin.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
A fault is a place with a long break in the rock that forms the surface of the earth. When an earthquake occurs on one of these faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other.
Does Indonesia usually have earthquakes?
The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin known as the “Ring of Fire.” The area spans some 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) and is where a majority of the world’s earthquakes occur.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
A fault is a place with a long break in the rock that forms the surface of the earth. When an earthquake occurs on one of these faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other.
Does Indonesia usually have earthquakes?
The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin known as the “Ring of Fire.” The area spans some 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) and is where a majority of the world’s earthquakes occur.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. El Niño years in India have witnessed extreme heat and below normal rainfall levels during monsoon. Intense hurricanes and cyclones have frequently occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal during La Nina years. La Nina years are known to favour India’s Northeast monsoon. 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. El Niño years in India have witnessed extreme heat and below normal rainfall levels during monsoon, even though El Niño might not be the only factor or even have direct links to them. In 2014, a El Niño year, India received 12 per cent deficient rainfall from June to September. On the other hand, La Nina years are known to favour the Indian summer monsoon. El Niño has been associated with rising heatwaves and extreme temperatures, such as in parts of the US, Europe and China recently. India’s Northeast monsoon rainfall remained subdued during past La Niña events, but the 2021 monsoon remains an exception in recent years. Intense hurricanes and cyclones have frequently occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal during La Nina years. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. El Niño years in India have witnessed extreme heat and below normal rainfall levels during monsoon, even though El Niño might not be the only factor or even have direct links to them. In 2014, a El Niño year, India received 12 per cent deficient rainfall from June to September. On the other hand, La Nina years are known to favour the Indian summer monsoon. El Niño has been associated with rising heatwaves and extreme temperatures, such as in parts of the US, Europe and China recently. India’s Northeast monsoon rainfall remained subdued during past La Niña events, but the 2021 monsoon remains an exception in recent years. Intense hurricanes and cyclones have frequently occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal during La Nina years.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements.
• El Niño years in India have witnessed extreme heat and below normal rainfall levels during monsoon.
• Intense hurricanes and cyclones have frequently occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal during La Nina years.
• La Nina years are known to favour India’s Northeast monsoon.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
El Niño years in India have witnessed extreme heat and below normal rainfall levels during monsoon, even though El Niño might not be the only factor or even have direct links to them. In 2014, a El Niño year, India received 12 per cent deficient rainfall from June to September.
On the other hand, La Nina years are known to favour the Indian summer monsoon.
El Niño has been associated with rising heatwaves and extreme temperatures, such as in parts of the US, Europe and China recently.
India’s Northeast monsoon rainfall remained subdued during past La Niña events, but the 2021 monsoon remains an exception in recent years.
Intense hurricanes and cyclones have frequently occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal during La Nina years.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
El Niño years in India have witnessed extreme heat and below normal rainfall levels during monsoon, even though El Niño might not be the only factor or even have direct links to them. In 2014, a El Niño year, India received 12 per cent deficient rainfall from June to September.
On the other hand, La Nina years are known to favour the Indian summer monsoon.
El Niño has been associated with rising heatwaves and extreme temperatures, such as in parts of the US, Europe and China recently.
India’s Northeast monsoon rainfall remained subdued during past La Niña events, but the 2021 monsoon remains an exception in recent years.
Intense hurricanes and cyclones have frequently occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal during La Nina years.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The location of the thermal equator is not identical to that of the geographic Equator because of which of the following factors? a) Tropospheric convection b) Level of insolation received in different hemispheres of the earth c) The bulge around the equator d) Continentality Correct Solution: d) The location of the thermal equator is not identical to that of the geographic Equator. This is not due to the level of insolation received in both hemispheres. They are virtually equal. What creates the difference is the distribution of land and water that causes changes in the way heat is distributed and transported across the planets. Land dominated areas will tend to have a large variation in temperature and a higher average temperature under the same conditions (as compared to a water dominated area). Thus, the thermal equator lies a bit north of the geographical equator. Incorrect Solution: d) The location of the thermal equator is not identical to that of the geographic Equator. This is not due to the level of insolation received in both hemispheres. They are virtually equal. What creates the difference is the distribution of land and water that causes changes in the way heat is distributed and transported across the planets. Land dominated areas will tend to have a large variation in temperature and a higher average temperature under the same conditions (as compared to a water dominated area). Thus, the thermal equator lies a bit north of the geographical equator.
#### 3. Question
The location of the thermal equator is not identical to that of the geographic Equator because of which of the following factors?
• a) Tropospheric convection
• b) Level of insolation received in different hemispheres of the earth
• c) The bulge around the equator
• d) Continentality
Solution: d)
The location of the thermal equator is not identical to that of the geographic Equator.
This is not due to the level of insolation received in both hemispheres. They are virtually equal.
What creates the difference is the distribution of land and water that causes changes in the way heat is distributed and transported across the planets.
Land dominated areas will tend to have a large variation in temperature and a higher average temperature under the same conditions (as compared to a water dominated area).
Thus, the thermal equator lies a bit north of the geographical equator.
Solution: d)
The location of the thermal equator is not identical to that of the geographic Equator.
This is not due to the level of insolation received in both hemispheres. They are virtually equal.
What creates the difference is the distribution of land and water that causes changes in the way heat is distributed and transported across the planets.
Land dominated areas will tend to have a large variation in temperature and a higher average temperature under the same conditions (as compared to a water dominated area).
Thus, the thermal equator lies a bit north of the geographical equator.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Factors that largely affect temperature at a particular region include Distance of the region from poles or equator Circulation of planetary and local winds Movement of Ocean waves Altitude and terrain of the place How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Statement 3 is incorrect. Water moves ahead from one place to another through ocean currents while the water in the waves does not move, but the wave trains move ahead. If water is not moved from one place to the other, there is no circulation of temperature, nutrients, water density or salinity. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 3 is incorrect. Water moves ahead from one place to another through ocean currents while the water in the waves does not move, but the wave trains move ahead. If water is not moved from one place to the other, there is no circulation of temperature, nutrients, water density or salinity.
#### 4. Question
Factors that largely affect temperature at a particular region include
• Distance of the region from poles or equator
• Circulation of planetary and local winds
• Movement of Ocean waves
• Altitude and terrain of the place
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) Only three
• d) All four
Solution: c)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Water moves ahead from one place to another through ocean currents while the water in the waves does not move, but the wave trains move ahead. If water is not moved from one place to the other, there is no circulation of temperature, nutrients, water density or salinity.
Solution: c)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Water moves ahead from one place to another through ocean currents while the water in the waves does not move, but the wave trains move ahead. If water is not moved from one place to the other, there is no circulation of temperature, nutrients, water density or salinity.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The air pressure is highest at sea level and decreases with height. In nature, the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas. Low pressure systems are usually characterized by dry and settled weather. 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. Air pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of air on the earth’s surface. As we go up the layers of atmosphere, the pressure falls rapidly. In areas where temperature is high the air gets heated and rises. This creates a low-pressure area. Low pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather. In areas having lower temperature, the air is cold. It is therefore heavy. Heavy air sinks and creates a high pressure area. High pressure is associated with clear and sunny skies. In nature, the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Air pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of air on the earth’s surface. As we go up the layers of atmosphere, the pressure falls rapidly. In areas where temperature is high the air gets heated and rises. This creates a low-pressure area. Low pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather. In areas having lower temperature, the air is cold. It is therefore heavy. Heavy air sinks and creates a high pressure area. High pressure is associated with clear and sunny skies. In nature, the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The air pressure is highest at sea level and decreases with height.
• In nature, the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
• Low pressure systems are usually characterized by dry and settled weather.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Air pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of air on the earth’s surface. As we go up the layers of atmosphere, the pressure falls rapidly.
In areas where temperature is high the air gets heated and rises. This creates a low-pressure area. Low pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather.
• In areas having lower temperature, the air is cold. It is therefore heavy.
• Heavy air sinks and creates a high pressure area. High pressure is associated with clear and sunny skies.
• In nature, the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Air pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of air on the earth’s surface. As we go up the layers of atmosphere, the pressure falls rapidly.
In areas where temperature is high the air gets heated and rises. This creates a low-pressure area. Low pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather.
• In areas having lower temperature, the air is cold. It is therefore heavy.
• Heavy air sinks and creates a high pressure area. High pressure is associated with clear and sunny skies.
• In nature, the air always moves from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
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