07 December Static Quiz 2021
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07 December 2021 – Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Weathering and Erosion:
1) Weathering is the process of gradual destruction of rocks while Erosion is the process of gradual transportation of materials
2) No transportation of material is involved in case of weathering
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Weathering: Weathering is the process of gradual destruction of rocks at or near the earth’s surface through physical, chemical and biological processes caused by wind water, climate change etc.
Erosion: Erosion is the process of gradual transportation of weathered rock through natural agencies like wind, river, streams, glaciers etc.
Weathering is distinguished from Erosion as no transportation of material is involved in case of weathering.
IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Weathering: Weathering is the process of gradual destruction of rocks at or near the earth’s surface through physical, chemical and biological processes caused by wind water, climate change etc.
Erosion: Erosion is the process of gradual transportation of weathered rock through natural agencies like wind, river, streams, glaciers etc.
Weathering is distinguished from Erosion as no transportation of material is involved in case of weathering.
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2. Question
The Prominent ranges of Himalayas namely Pir Panjal, Dhaula Dhar and Mahabharata are located in?
CorrectThe Lesser Himalayas or Himachal: The altitude of this range lies between 1000 and 4500 metres and the average width is 50 KM. The Prominent ranges in this are Pir Panjal, Dhaula Dhar and Mahabharata ranges.It compresses of many famous hill stations like Shimla, Dalhousie Darjeeling, Chakrata, Mussoorie, Nanital etc. It also comprises of famous valleys like Kashmir, Kullu, Kangra etc
IncorrectThe Lesser Himalayas or Himachal: The altitude of this range lies between 1000 and 4500 metres and the average width is 50 KM. The Prominent ranges in this are Pir Panjal, Dhaula Dhar and Mahabharata ranges.It compresses of many famous hill stations like Shimla, Dalhousie Darjeeling, Chakrata, Mussoorie, Nanital etc. It also comprises of famous valleys like Kashmir, Kullu, Kangra etc
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Arrange the following Mountain ranges/Hills from South to North:
1) Bundelkhand
2) Satmala Hills
3) Maikala Range
4) Cardamom Hills
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe correct order from South to north is: 4-2-3-1
IncorrectThe correct order from South to north is: 4-2-3-1
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is the minimum number of state one need to cross to move between Chennai to Kheda(Including the origin and destination states)?
CorrectThe minimum number of state one need to cross to move between Chennai to Kheda is 4: Chennai(TamilNadu)-Karnataka-Maharashtra-Kheda(Gujarat)
IncorrectThe minimum number of state one need to cross to move between Chennai to Kheda is 4: Chennai(TamilNadu)-Karnataka-Maharashtra-Kheda(Gujarat)
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5. Question
Which among the following tributaries join River Ganga from the north?
1) Gandak
2) Sarda
3) Ramganga
4) Son
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectGandak, Sarda and Ramganga joins Ganga river from the north while Son joins Ganga from the South.
IncorrectGandak, Sarda and Ramganga joins Ganga river from the north while Son joins Ganga from the South.
