Static Quiz 12 July 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 12 July 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following best explains why tropical cyclones rarely form near the equator?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Coriolis force is negligible within 5° of the equator, making cyclonic rotation impossible.
• While sea surface temperatures are high, lack of rotational force prevents cyclone formation.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Coriolis force is negligible within 5° of the equator, making cyclonic rotation impossible.
• While sea surface temperatures are high, lack of rotational force prevents cyclone formation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following resources:
1. Thorium
2. Uranium
3. Bauxite
4. Manganese
How many of the above are found in significant quantities along India’s eastern coastal belt (Andhra–Tamil Nadu)?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Thorium: Found in monazite sands of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra coast — ✓
• Bauxite: Found in Eastern Ghats (Andhra, Odisha) — ✓
• Uranium: Major deposits in Jharkhand and Telangana, but not significant in coastal Andhra-TN ✗
• Manganese: Found in central India and Odisha, not prominent along this coast ✗
→ Only 1 and 3 are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Thorium: Found in monazite sands of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra coast — ✓
• Bauxite: Found in Eastern Ghats (Andhra, Odisha) — ✓
• Uranium: Major deposits in Jharkhand and Telangana, but not significant in coastal Andhra-TN ✗
• Manganese: Found in central India and Odisha, not prominent along this coast ✗
→ Only 1 and 3 are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following rivers form an estuary rather than a delta at their mouth?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Narmada flows through a rift valley and enters the Arabian Sea forming an estuary.
• The others (Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna) drain into the Bay of Bengal forming deltas.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Narmada flows through a rift valley and enters the Arabian Sea forming an estuary.
• The others (Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna) drain into the Bay of Bengal forming deltas. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about the Himalayan rivers is/are correct?
1. They are antecedent in nature.
2. They show pronounced meandering patterns.
3. Their flow regime is largely dependent on snowmelt and rainfall.CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Antecedent: Formed before the Himalayas rose and cut through the rising mountains — ✓
• Meandering: Common in plains due to gentle slope — ✓
• Flow regime: Perennial rivers with dual source — snow and rainfall — ✓
→ All three are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Antecedent: Formed before the Himalayas rose and cut through the rising mountains — ✓
• Meandering: Common in plains due to gentle slope — ✓
• Flow regime: Perennial rivers with dual source — snow and rainfall — ✓
→ All three are correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following forest types is most extensive in India?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests cover the largest area in India, especially in central states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, parts of UP and Odisha.
• Moist deciduous comes next; evergreen forests are more limited to Western Ghats and Northeast.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests cover the largest area in India, especially in central states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, parts of UP and Odisha.
• Moist deciduous comes next; evergreen forests are more limited to Western Ghats and Northeast.
