Static Quiz 07 October 2024
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Static Quiz 07 October 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
In which of these continents does the equator not pass through?
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
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2. Question
The following is a vertical cloud with a rounded top and a flat base, commonly found in humid tropical areas, linked with rising convectional currents. Its large white masses can appear grey against the sun but indicate fair weather. Which type of cloud is described in the above passage?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
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3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan mountain range:
1. The Inner Himalayas are referred to as Himadri or the Great Himalayas.
2. Kanchenjunga, the highest peak in India, is part of the Inner Himalayas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both statements are correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?
1. Odisha
2. Tripura
3. Mizoram
4. Assam
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
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5. Question
With reference to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), consider the following statements:
1. It is a low-pressure zone situated at the equator where trade winds converge.
2. During winter, the ITCZ shifts northward, causing the reversal of winds from the south and southwest to the northeast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
In winter, the ITCZ shifts southward, leading to the reversal of winds from the northeast to the south and southwest, referred to as the northeast monsoons. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: A
In winter, the ITCZ shifts southward, leading to the reversal of winds from the northeast to the south and southwest, referred to as the northeast monsoons. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
