UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Geography : 8 May 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Niger River. The Niger River is the second-longest river in Africa after the Nile river. The River is named after the country Niger because the entire river flows through it. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands. 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 Niger River is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 km (2,600 mi). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands. It runs in a crescent shape through Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria, discharging through a massive delta, known as the Niger Delta, into the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded by the Nile and the Congo River. Its main tributary is the Benue River. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. The Niger River is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 km (2,600 mi). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands. It runs in a crescent shape through Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria, discharging through a massive delta, known as the Niger Delta, into the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded by the Nile and the Congo River. Its main tributary is the Benue River.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Niger River.
• The Niger River is the second-longest river in Africa after the Nile river.
• The River is named after the country Niger because the entire river flows through it.
• Its source is in the Guinea Highlands.
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 Niger River is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 km (2,600 mi). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands. It runs in a crescent shape through Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria, discharging through a massive delta, known as the Niger Delta, into the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded by the Nile and the Congo River. Its main tributary is the Benue River.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 3 is correct.
The Niger River is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 km (2,600 mi). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands. It runs in a crescent shape through Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria, discharging through a massive delta, known as the Niger Delta, into the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded by the Nile and the Congo River. Its main tributary is the Benue River.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Black Sea. The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia. Danube, Dnieper and Colorado River drains into the Black Sea. Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine borders Black Sea. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bounded by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The Black Sea is supplied by major rivers, principally the Danube, Dnieper, and Don. The Colorado River is a major river in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bounded by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The Black Sea is supplied by major rivers, principally the Danube, Dnieper, and Don. The Colorado River is a major river in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Black Sea.
• The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia.
• Danube, Dnieper and Colorado River drains into the Black Sea.
• Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine borders Black Sea.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bounded by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The Black Sea is supplied by major rivers, principally the Danube, Dnieper, and Don.
The Colorado River is a major river in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bounded by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The Black Sea is supplied by major rivers, principally the Danube, Dnieper, and Don.
The Colorado River is a major river in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region for an extended period of time. The jet stream is an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere. The heat dome’s formation does not have any relation to the behaviour of the jet stream. 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 heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, just like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time. The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks, which might cause deadly heat waves. Scientists suggest that any region of high pressure, whether a heat dome or not, forces air to sink and once it reaches the ground, it gets compressed and becomes even warmer. Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area. The heat dome’s formation is related to the behaviour of the jet stream — an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere. The jet stream is believed to have a wave-like pattern that keeps moving from north to south and then north again. When these waves get bigger and elongated, they move slowly and sometimes can become stationary. This is when a high-pressure system gets stuck and leads to the occurrence of a heat dome. Although heat domes are likely to have always existed, researchers say that climate change may be making them more intense and longer. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, just like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time. The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks, which might cause deadly heat waves. Scientists suggest that any region of high pressure, whether a heat dome or not, forces air to sink and once it reaches the ground, it gets compressed and becomes even warmer. Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area. The heat dome’s formation is related to the behaviour of the jet stream — an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere. The jet stream is believed to have a wave-like pattern that keeps moving from north to south and then north again. When these waves get bigger and elongated, they move slowly and sometimes can become stationary. This is when a high-pressure system gets stuck and leads to the occurrence of a heat dome. Although heat domes are likely to have always existed, researchers say that climate change may be making them more intense and longer.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements.
• A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region for an extended period of time.
• The jet stream is an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere.
• The heat dome’s formation does not have any relation to the behaviour of the jet stream.
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 heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, just like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time. The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks, which might cause deadly heat waves.
Scientists suggest that any region of high pressure, whether a heat dome or not, forces air to sink and once it reaches the ground, it gets compressed and becomes even warmer. Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area.
The heat dome’s formation is related to the behaviour of the jet stream — an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere. The jet stream is believed to have a wave-like pattern that keeps moving from north to south and then north again. When these waves get bigger and elongated, they move slowly and sometimes can become stationary. This is when a high-pressure system gets stuck and leads to the occurrence of a heat dome.
Although heat domes are likely to have always existed, researchers say that climate change may be making them more intense and longer.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, just like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time. The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks, which might cause deadly heat waves.
Scientists suggest that any region of high pressure, whether a heat dome or not, forces air to sink and once it reaches the ground, it gets compressed and becomes even warmer. Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area.
The heat dome’s formation is related to the behaviour of the jet stream — an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere. The jet stream is believed to have a wave-like pattern that keeps moving from north to south and then north again. When these waves get bigger and elongated, they move slowly and sometimes can become stationary. This is when a high-pressure system gets stuck and leads to the occurrence of a heat dome.
Although heat domes are likely to have always existed, researchers say that climate change may be making them more intense and longer.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mahadayi river. Mahadayi originates from the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary. Kalasa and Banduri are the tributaries of the Mahadayi river. The river flows in the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Mahadayi originates inside the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Belagavi district of Karnataka and flows into the Arabian Sea in Goa. The river flows in the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. Kalasa and Banduri are the two tributaries of the Mahadayi river. Incorrect Solution: d) Mahadayi originates inside the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Belagavi district of Karnataka and flows into the Arabian Sea in Goa. The river flows in the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. Kalasa and Banduri are the two tributaries of the Mahadayi river.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mahadayi river.
• Mahadayi originates from the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Kalasa and Banduri are the tributaries of the Mahadayi river.
• The river flows in the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: d)
Mahadayi originates inside the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Belagavi district of Karnataka and flows into the Arabian Sea in Goa.
The river flows in the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
Kalasa and Banduri are the two tributaries of the Mahadayi river.
Solution: d)
Mahadayi originates inside the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Belagavi district of Karnataka and flows into the Arabian Sea in Goa.
The river flows in the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
Kalasa and Banduri are the two tributaries of the Mahadayi river.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Iron ore occurs most abundantly in the form of carbonates. Hematite is the most abundant iron ore mineral and is the main constituent of the iron ore industry in India. The major Hematite type iron deposits are located in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. 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. Iron ore occurs most abundantly in the form of oxides. Other forms are carbonates, hydroxides, sulphides and silicates. It is also found in association with titanium dioxide. Hematite is the most abundant iron ore mineral and is the main constituent of the iron ore industry in India. The major Hematite type iron deposits are located in well-defined belts in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Iron ore occurs most abundantly in the form of oxides. Other forms are carbonates, hydroxides, sulphides and silicates. It is also found in association with titanium dioxide. Hematite is the most abundant iron ore mineral and is the main constituent of the iron ore industry in India. The major Hematite type iron deposits are located in well-defined belts in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Iron ore occurs most abundantly in the form of carbonates.
• Hematite is the most abundant iron ore mineral and is the main constituent of the iron ore industry in India.
• The major Hematite type iron deposits are located in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Iron ore occurs most abundantly in the form of oxides. Other forms are carbonates, hydroxides, sulphides and silicates. It is also found in association with titanium dioxide.
Hematite is the most abundant iron ore mineral and is the main constituent of the iron ore industry in India.
The major Hematite type iron deposits are located in well-defined belts in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Iron ore occurs most abundantly in the form of oxides. Other forms are carbonates, hydroxides, sulphides and silicates. It is also found in association with titanium dioxide.
Hematite is the most abundant iron ore mineral and is the main constituent of the iron ore industry in India.
The major Hematite type iron deposits are located in well-defined belts in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
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