Insights Static Quiz -410, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following are the major factors affecting the formation of soil?
- Relief
- Parent material
- Climate
- Vegetation
- Organisms
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The major factors affecting the formation of soil are relief, parent material, climate, vegetation and other life-forms and time. Besides these, human activities also influence it to a large extent. Components of the soil are mineral particles, humus, water and air. The actual amount of each of these depend upon the type of soil. Some soils are deficient in one or more of these, while there are some others that have varied combinations.
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Solution: d)
The major factors affecting the formation of soil are relief, parent material, climate, vegetation and other life-forms and time. Besides these, human activities also influence it to a large extent. Components of the soil are mineral particles, humus, water and air. The actual amount of each of these depend upon the type of soil. Some soils are deficient in one or more of these, while there are some others that have varied combinations.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- These soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys.
- They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams.
- In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast.
The above statements refer to
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Solution: d)
Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan, they extend into the plains of Gujarat. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys.
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Solution: d)
Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan, they extend into the plains of Gujarat. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and in the river valleys.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
High concentration of Teak and Sal forest are found in which topographic region
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Solution: c)
Sal and teak forests are best grown in central highlands. Teak and sal are tropical deciduous trees. Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of teak and sal forest in India. Suitable topographical and climatic conditions of central highlands are suitable for growth of teak and sal.
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Solution: c)
Sal and teak forests are best grown in central highlands. Teak and sal are tropical deciduous trees. Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of teak and sal forest in India. Suitable topographical and climatic conditions of central highlands are suitable for growth of teak and sal.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Roaring forties are the westerlies lies between 40N to 50N latitude in Northern hemisphere.
- Horse latitudes are the low pressure and low temperature zone in 25-35 north and south latitude.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Roaring forties exist in Southern Hemisphere, not in Northern Hemisphere.
Horse latitudes are high temperature and high pressure belts.
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Solution: d)
Roaring forties exist in Southern Hemisphere, not in Northern Hemisphere.
Horse latitudes are high temperature and high pressure belts.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- They are found in hills of the northeastern region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- These forests are well stratified.
- Species found in these forests include rosewood, mahogony, aini and ebony.
The above statements refer to
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Solution: d)
Tropical Evergreen forests are found in the western slope of the Western Ghats, hills of the northeastern region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
They are found in warm and humid areas with an annual precipitation of over 200 cm and mean annual temperature above 220C.
Tropical evergreen forests are well stratified, with layers closer to the ground and are covered with shrubs and creepers, with short structured trees followed by tall variety of trees.
In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above. There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering and fruition. As such these forests appear green all the year round. Species found in these forests include rosewood, mahogony, aini, ebony, etc.
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Solution: d)
Tropical Evergreen forests are found in the western slope of the Western Ghats, hills of the northeastern region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
They are found in warm and humid areas with an annual precipitation of over 200 cm and mean annual temperature above 220C.
Tropical evergreen forests are well stratified, with layers closer to the ground and are covered with shrubs and creepers, with short structured trees followed by tall variety of trees.
In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above. There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering and fruition. As such these forests appear green all the year round. Species found in these forests include rosewood, mahogony, aini, ebony, etc.
