UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 5 October 2024
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UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 5 October 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 about drainage patterns: Dendritic drainage patterns resemble tree branches with lots of twigs. Radial drainage patterns form when rivers flow from a central point, like a hill, in all directions. Trellis drainage patterns develop when tributaries join main rivers at acute angles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; a dendritic drainage pattern looks like tree branches with numerous twigs, which is common in the rivers of the northern plains. Statement 2 is also correct; radial drainage patterns occur when rivers originate from a central point such as a hill and flow outward in all directions, like those originating from Amarkantak. However, Statement 3 is incorrect because trellis drainage patterns form when the main rivers and their primary tributaries flow parallel to each other, and the secondary tributaries join at right angles, not acute angles. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; a dendritic drainage pattern looks like tree branches with numerous twigs, which is common in the rivers of the northern plains. Statement 2 is also correct; radial drainage patterns occur when rivers originate from a central point such as a hill and flow outward in all directions, like those originating from Amarkantak. However, Statement 3 is incorrect because trellis drainage patterns form when the main rivers and their primary tributaries flow parallel to each other, and the secondary tributaries join at right angles, not acute angles.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements about drainage patterns:
• Dendritic drainage patterns resemble tree branches with lots of twigs.
• Radial drainage patterns form when rivers flow from a central point, like a hill, in all directions.
• Trellis drainage patterns develop when tributaries join main rivers at acute angles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
• b) 1 and 2 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct; a dendritic drainage pattern looks like tree branches with numerous twigs, which is common in the rivers of the northern plains.
Statement 2 is also correct; radial drainage patterns occur when rivers originate from a central point such as a hill and flow outward in all directions, like those originating from Amarkantak.
However, Statement 3 is incorrect because trellis drainage patterns form when the main rivers and their primary tributaries flow parallel to each other, and the secondary tributaries join at right angles, not acute angles.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct; a dendritic drainage pattern looks like tree branches with numerous twigs, which is common in the rivers of the northern plains.
Statement 2 is also correct; radial drainage patterns occur when rivers originate from a central point such as a hill and flow outward in all directions, like those originating from Amarkantak.
However, Statement 3 is incorrect because trellis drainage patterns form when the main rivers and their primary tributaries flow parallel to each other, and the secondary tributaries join at right angles, not acute angles.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about drainage systems: A river basin covers a larger area than a watershed. Centripetal drainage patterns occur when rivers flow outward from a central point. The drainage pattern of a region is influenced by its geological structure, topography, and climate. 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; river basins cover larger areas than watersheds. Statement 2 is incorrect because centripetal drainage patterns occur when rivers flow inward to a central depression, not outward. Statement 3 is correct; drainage patterns are influenced by geological structure, topography, and climate, among other factors. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; river basins cover larger areas than watersheds. Statement 2 is incorrect because centripetal drainage patterns occur when rivers flow inward to a central depression, not outward. Statement 3 is correct; drainage patterns are influenced by geological structure, topography, and climate, among other factors.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements about drainage systems:
• A river basin covers a larger area than a watershed.
• Centripetal drainage patterns occur when rivers flow outward from a central point.
• The drainage pattern of a region is influenced by its geological structure, topography, and climate.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct; river basins cover larger areas than watersheds.
Statement 2 is incorrect because centripetal drainage patterns occur when rivers flow inward to a central depression, not outward.
Statement 3 is correct; drainage patterns are influenced by geological structure, topography, and climate, among other factors.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct; river basins cover larger areas than watersheds.
Statement 2 is incorrect because centripetal drainage patterns occur when rivers flow inward to a central depression, not outward.
Statement 3 is correct; drainage patterns are influenced by geological structure, topography, and climate, among other factors.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following statements about the Panch Prayag is/are correct? Vishnuprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Dhauli Ganga. Nandprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini. Rudraprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Pinder. Devprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi to form the Ganga. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 4 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 3, and 4 only Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct; Vishnuprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Dhauli Ganga. Statement 4 is also correct; Devprayag is the place where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi, forming the Ganga. Statement 2 is incorrect as Nandprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Nandakini, not the Mandakini. Statement 3 is incorrect because Rudraprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini, not the Pinder. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct; Vishnuprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Dhauli Ganga. Statement 4 is also correct; Devprayag is the place where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi, forming the Ganga. Statement 2 is incorrect as Nandprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Nandakini, not the Mandakini. Statement 3 is incorrect because Rudraprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini, not the Pinder.
#### 3. Question
Which of the following statements about the Panch Prayag is/are correct?
• Vishnuprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Dhauli Ganga.
• Nandprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini.
• Rudraprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Pinder.
• Devprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi to form the Ganga.
Select the correct answer code:
• a) 1 and 4 only
• b) 1 and 2 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 3, and 4 only
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct; Vishnuprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Dhauli Ganga.
Statement 4 is also correct; Devprayag is the place where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi, forming the Ganga.
Statement 2 is incorrect as Nandprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Nandakini, not the Mandakini.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Rudraprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini, not the Pinder.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct; Vishnuprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Dhauli Ganga.
Statement 4 is also correct; Devprayag is the place where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi, forming the Ganga.
Statement 2 is incorrect as Nandprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Nandakini, not the Mandakini.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Rudraprayag is where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini, not the Pinder.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the tributaries of the Yamuna? The Chambal, the Sind, the Betwa, and the Ken are right bank tributaries of the Yamuna. The Varuna and the Hindan are left bank tributaries of the Yamuna. The Chambal is known for its badland topography, referred to as the Chambal ravines. The Chambal rises near the Bandarpunch range in the Himalayas. Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 b) 1, 2, and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Solution: d) Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken are right bank tributaries of the Yamuna, while the Hindan and Varuna are left bank tributaries. The Chambal is famous for its badland topography, referred to as the Chambal ravines. However, Statement 4 is incorrect because the Chambal rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh, not in the Bandarpunch range of the Himalayas. Incorrect Solution: d) Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken are right bank tributaries of the Yamuna, while the Hindan and Varuna are left bank tributaries. The Chambal is famous for its badland topography, referred to as the Chambal ravines. However, Statement 4 is incorrect because the Chambal rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh, not in the Bandarpunch range of the Himalayas.
#### 4. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the tributaries of the Yamuna?
• The Chambal, the Sind, the Betwa, and the Ken are right bank tributaries of the Yamuna.
• The Varuna and the Hindan are left bank tributaries of the Yamuna.
• The Chambal is known for its badland topography, referred to as the Chambal ravines.
• The Chambal rises near the Bandarpunch range in the Himalayas.
Select the correct answer code:
• a) 1, 2, 3, and 4
• b) 1, 2, and 4 only
• c) 1 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3 only
Solution: d)
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken are right bank tributaries of the Yamuna, while the Hindan and Varuna are left bank tributaries.
The Chambal is famous for its badland topography, referred to as the Chambal ravines.
However, Statement 4 is incorrect because the Chambal rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh, not in the Bandarpunch range of the Himalayas.
Solution: d)
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken are right bank tributaries of the Yamuna, while the Hindan and Varuna are left bank tributaries.
The Chambal is famous for its badland topography, referred to as the Chambal ravines.
However, Statement 4 is incorrect because the Chambal rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh, not in the Bandarpunch range of the Himalayas.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following statements is/are correct about the physiography of the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas? All three ranges of the Himalayas (Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Shiwaliks) are present in this region. Important duns like Dehradun and Nalagarh are located in this region. The Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in the Darjeeling Himalayas. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct as all three ranges (Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Shiwalik) are prominent in the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas. Statement 2 is also correct; important duns like Dehradun and Nalagarh are found in this region. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand, not the Darjeeling Himalayas. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct as all three ranges (Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Shiwalik) are prominent in the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas. Statement 2 is also correct; important duns like Dehradun and Nalagarh are found in this region. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand, not the Darjeeling Himalayas.
#### 5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the physiography of the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas?
• All three ranges of the Himalayas (Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Shiwaliks) are present in this region.
• Important duns like Dehradun and Nalagarh are located in this region.
• The Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in the Darjeeling Himalayas.
Select the correct answer code:
• a) 1 and 3 only
• b) 2 and 3 only
• c) 1 and 2 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct as all three ranges (Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Shiwalik) are prominent in the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas.
Statement 2 is also correct; important duns like Dehradun and Nalagarh are found in this region.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand, not the Darjeeling Himalayas.
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct as all three ranges (Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Shiwalik) are prominent in the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas.
Statement 2 is also correct; important duns like Dehradun and Nalagarh are found in this region.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand, not the Darjeeling Himalayas.
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