INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The Himalayan Mountains are an example of
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Solution: d)
The Himalayan mountain range and Tibetan plateau have formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today.
The image below shows the process
The Himalayas are still rising by more than 1 cm per year as India continues to move northwards into Asia, which explains the occurrence of shallow focus earthquakes in the region today.
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Solution: d)
The Himalayan mountain range and Tibetan plateau have formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today.
The image below shows the process
The Himalayas are still rising by more than 1 cm per year as India continues to move northwards into Asia, which explains the occurrence of shallow focus earthquakes in the region today.
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Question 2 of 5
2. 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 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following famous regions are found in the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range?
- Kashmir Valley
- Siachen Glacier
- Dal Lake
- Baltoro glacier
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
All these regions are found in between Great Himalayan range and Pir Panjal.
The Kashmir Himalayas are also famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron.
Some of the important passes of the region are Zoji La on the Great Himalayas, Banihal on the Pir Panjal, Photu La on the Zaskar and Khardung La on the Ladakh range. Some of the important fresh lakes such as Dal and Wular and salt water lakes such as Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are also in this region.
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Solution: b)
All these regions are found in between Great Himalayan range and Pir Panjal.
The Kashmir Himalayas are also famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron.
Some of the important passes of the region are Zoji La on the Great Himalayas, Banihal on the Pir Panjal, Photu La on the Zaskar and Khardung La on the Ladakh range. Some of the important fresh lakes such as Dal and Wular and salt water lakes such as Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are also in this region.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Caspian Sea is bordered by
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Solution: c)
Caspian Sea is bordered by following countries:
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Solution: c)
Caspian Sea is bordered by following countries:
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Duncan Passage lies between
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)