Static Quiz 08 July 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 08 July 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following regions is most prone to the phenomenon of ‘El Niño’-induced drought in India?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Central India (including Madhya Pradesh, eastern Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh) often experiences droughts during El Niño years due to weakened monsoon currents. Northeast India gets affected too, but not as consistently as Central India.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Central India (including Madhya Pradesh, eastern Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh) often experiences droughts during El Niño years due to weakened monsoon currents. Northeast India gets affected too, but not as consistently as Central India. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are typically associated with the ‘Cold Desert’ climatic region in India?
1. High diurnal temperature variation
2. Sparse vegetation
3. High annual rainfall
How many of the above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• High diurnal range is common in Ladakh region — ✓
• Sparse vegetation due to arid climate — ✓
• High rainfall is incorrect; these areas receive very low precipitation — ✗
→ Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• High diurnal range is common in Ladakh region — ✓
• Sparse vegetation due to arid climate — ✓
• High rainfall is incorrect; these areas receive very low precipitation — ✗
→ Only statements 1 and 2 are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following pairs of natural vegetation types and their typical location in India are correctly matched?
1. Tropical Evergreen Forest – Western Ghats
2. Tropical Deciduous Forest – Central India
3. Alpine Forest – Andaman IslandsCorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Evergreen Forest – Western Ghats: Correct. ✓
• Deciduous Forest – Central India: Correct. Found widely in MP, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh. ✓
• Alpine Forest – Andaman: Incorrect. Alpine vegetation is found in Himalayan high altitudes, not islands. ✗IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Evergreen Forest – Western Ghats: Correct. ✓
• Deciduous Forest – Central India: Correct. Found widely in MP, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh. ✓
• Alpine Forest – Andaman: Incorrect. Alpine vegetation is found in Himalayan high altitudes, not islands. ✗ - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Indian agriculture, consider the following statements:
1. Millets require more water than rice to grow.
2. Sugarcane has one of the highest water footprints among crops in India.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Millets are drought-resistant and need much less water than rice. ✗
• Statement 2 is correct: Sugarcane is a water-intensive crop with high water footprint. ✓IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Millets are drought-resistant and need much less water than rice. ✗
• Statement 2 is correct: Sugarcane is a water-intensive crop with high water footprint. ✓ - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)?
1. A positive IOD leads to more rainfall in East Africa and less in Indonesia.
2. Positive IOD generally aids the Indian monsoon.
3. Negative IOD can offset the effects of La Niña on India.
How many of the above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: True. In positive IOD, Western Indian Ocean warms, leading to rain in East Africa and dryness in Indonesia. ✓
• Statement 2: True. Positive IOD enhances monsoon strength over India. ✓
• Statement 3: False. Negative IOD worsens monsoon, while positive IOD may offset El Niño, not La Niña. ✗IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: True. In positive IOD, Western Indian Ocean warms, leading to rain in East Africa and dryness in Indonesia. ✓
• Statement 2: True. Positive IOD enhances monsoon strength over India. ✓
• Statement 3: False. Negative IOD worsens monsoon, while positive IOD may offset El Niño, not La Niña. ✗
