Insights Static Quiz -189, 2018
Geography
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Why the Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the South-West Monsoon season
- The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.
- It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Both the statements are correct.
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Solution: c)
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Most parts of India do not have rainfall in the winter season, because
- The wind moves from land to sea.
- Cyclonic circulation on land
- They have little humidity
Select the correct code:
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Solution: a)
Winter monsoons do not cause rainfall as they move from land to the sea. It is because firstly, they have little humidity; and secondly, due to anti cyclonic circulation on land, the possibility of rainfall from them reduces. So, most parts of India do not have rainfall in the winter season.
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Solution: a)
Winter monsoons do not cause rainfall as they move from land to the sea. It is because firstly, they have little humidity; and secondly, due to anti cyclonic circulation on land, the possibility of rainfall from them reduces. So, most parts of India do not have rainfall in the winter season.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements describes the Radial drainage pattern.
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Solution: d)
Important Drainage Patterns
(i) The drainage pattern resembling the branches of a tree is known as “dendritic” the examples of which are the rivers of northern plain.
(ii) When the rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ‘radial’. The rivers originating from the Amarkantak range present a good example of it.
(iii) When the primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at right angles, the pattern is known as ‘trellis’.
(iv) When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression, the pattern is known as ‘centripetal’.
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Solution: d)
Important Drainage Patterns
(i) The drainage pattern resembling the branches of a tree is known as “dendritic” the examples of which are the rivers of northern plain.
(ii) When the rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ‘radial’. The rivers originating from the Amarkantak range present a good example of it.
(iii) When the primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at right angles, the pattern is known as ‘trellis’.
(iv) When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression, the pattern is known as ‘centripetal’.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following regions is known as ‘Molassis Basin’?
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Solution: c)
Mizoram is also known as the ‘Molassis Basin’. It is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits.
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Solution: c)
Mizoram is also known as the ‘Molassis Basin’. It is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Khelo India programme:
- It is an initiative of Ministry of Sports and Youth affairs.
- One of the component is the promotion of sports amongst people with disabilities
- Traditional games like Kabaddi and Kho-Kho are part of the programme.
- Talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels will be provided annual financial assistance of INR 5 lakh per annum for 5 years.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: c)
Talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels by the High-Powered Committee will be provided annual financial assistance of INR 5 lakh per annum for 8 years.
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Solution: c)
Talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels by the High-Powered Committee will be provided annual financial assistance of INR 5 lakh per annum for 8 years.
