Insights Static Quiz -372, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Cyclones.
- Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core.
- Very few cyclones originate in the Arabian Sea, but they are relatively strong compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core. Winds in surrounding areas are forced to rush towards these low-pressure areas.
Though cyclones are common in the June, very few of them originate in the Arabian Sea. Most of them are found in the Bay of Bengal. In the last 120 years for which records are available, just about 14% of all cyclonic storms, and 23% of severe cyclones, around India have occurred in the Arabian Sea. Arabian Sea cyclones are also relatively weak compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
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Solution: a)
Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core. Winds in surrounding areas are forced to rush towards these low-pressure areas.
Though cyclones are common in the June, very few of them originate in the Arabian Sea. Most of them are found in the Bay of Bengal. In the last 120 years for which records are available, just about 14% of all cyclonic storms, and 23% of severe cyclones, around India have occurred in the Arabian Sea. Arabian Sea cyclones are also relatively weak compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are not the tributaries of river Kaveri
- Kabini
- Bhima
- Amravati
- Koyna
- Manjra
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Solution: d)
Important tributaries of Kaveri river are Shimsa, Hemavathi, Honnuhole, Arkavathi, Kapila, Lakshmana Theertha, Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravathy.
Manjra is the tributary of Godavari River.
Bhima and Koyna are the tributaries of Krishna River.
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Solution: d)
Important tributaries of Kaveri river are Shimsa, Hemavathi, Honnuhole, Arkavathi, Kapila, Lakshmana Theertha, Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravathy.
Manjra is the tributary of Godavari River.
Bhima and Koyna are the tributaries of Krishna River.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
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Solution: b)
Normally, ocean currents are under the greater influence of prevailing winds. Indian Ocean currents are largely under the influence of monsoon – A seasonal reversal of winds.
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Solution: b)
Normally, ocean currents are under the greater influence of prevailing winds. Indian Ocean currents are largely under the influence of monsoon – A seasonal reversal of winds.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- International Date Line is an absolute straight line which passes through the Bering Strait.
- International Date Line is one where date changes by exactly one day when it crossed.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
- International Date Line (IDL) is not a straight line like Greenwich Meridian.
- One who crosses the IDL gains or losses the day. If he/she cross towards eastwards gains one day (Towards Alaska). If he/she crosses towards westwards losses one day (Towards Fiji or New Zealand).
- Easy to remember: During 2017 New Year Celebration, few people celebrated new year in New Zealand at first and flew to California to celebrate it once again.
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Solution: b)
- International Date Line (IDL) is not a straight line like Greenwich Meridian.
- One who crosses the IDL gains or losses the day. If he/she cross towards eastwards gains one day (Towards Alaska). If he/she crosses towards westwards losses one day (Towards Fiji or New Zealand).
- Easy to remember: During 2017 New Year Celebration, few people celebrated new year in New Zealand at first and flew to California to celebrate it once again.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The countries bordering Kyrgyzstan are
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Afghanistan
- Uzbekistan
Select the correct code:
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Solution: b)
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country with mountainous terrain. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west and southwest, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek.
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Solution: b)
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country with mountainous terrain. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west and southwest, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek.
