Static Quiz 10 July 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 10 July 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following statements correctly describe the “Western Disturbances” affecting India?
1. They originate in the Mediterranean region.
2. They bring rainfall to the Coromandel Coast during summer.
3. They cause snowfall in the western Himalayas during winter.
How many of the above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. Western disturbances are extratropical cyclones originating in the Mediterranean region. ✓
• Statement 2: Incorrect. They bring rain to Northwest India, not Coromandel (which gets NE monsoon rain). ✗
• Statement 3: Correct. They cause winter precipitation in western Himalayas. ✓
→ Only 1 and 3 are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. Western disturbances are extratropical cyclones originating in the Mediterranean region. ✓
• Statement 2: Incorrect. They bring rain to Northwest India, not Coromandel (which gets NE monsoon rain). ✗
• Statement 3: Correct. They cause winter precipitation in western Himalayas. ✓
→ Only 1 and 3 are correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In India, which of the following is/are found predominantly in the rain-shadow region of the Western Ghats?
1. Solapur Plateau
2. Malnad region
3. Vidarbha regionCorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Solapur Plateau lies east of Western Ghats — rain-shadow area — ✓
• Malnad is on the windward side of Western Ghats — high rainfall — ✗
• Vidarbha lies in Maharashtra’s interior — rain-shadow region — ✓
→ Only 1 and 3 are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Solapur Plateau lies east of Western Ghats — rain-shadow area — ✓
• Malnad is on the windward side of Western Ghats — high rainfall — ✗
• Vidarbha lies in Maharashtra’s interior — rain-shadow region — ✓
→ Only 1 and 3 are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following winds is a local seasonal wind in Africa that contributes to desertification?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Harmattan is a dry, dusty wind blowing from the Sahara toward West Africa in winter.
• It causes desiccation of soil, increasing risk of desertification.
• Others:
◦ Mistral – cold wind in France
◦ Chinook – warm wind in North America
◦ Bora – cold Adriatic windIncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Harmattan is a dry, dusty wind blowing from the Sahara toward West Africa in winter.
• It causes desiccation of soil, increasing risk of desertification.
• Others:
◦ Mistral – cold wind in France
◦ Chinook – warm wind in North America
◦ Bora – cold Adriatic wind - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
River Tributary of
1. Chambal Yamuna
2. Manas Brahmaputra
3. Subarnarekha GodavariHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Chambal – Yamuna: Correct ✓
• Manas – Brahmaputra: Correct ✓
• Subarnarekha is an independent river, not a tributary of Godavari ✗
→ 1 and 2 are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Chambal – Yamuna: Correct ✓
• Manas – Brahmaputra: Correct ✓
• Subarnarekha is an independent river, not a tributary of Godavari ✗
→ 1 and 2 are correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following features of a climatic region:
• High annual rainfall distributed throughout the year
• Evergreen broadleaf vegetation
• Poorly developed humus-rich soil
• Dense biodiversity including epiphytes and climbers
This description best matches which of the following regions?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
These are classic characteristics of tropical rainforest climate:
• Year-round rainfall
• Dense vegetation
• Low humus accumulation due to rapid decomposition
• Found in Amazon, Congo, and parts of Andaman-NicobarIncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
These are classic characteristics of tropical rainforest climate:
• Year-round rainfall
• Dense vegetation
• Low humus accumulation due to rapid decomposition
• Found in Amazon, Congo, and parts of Andaman-Nicobar
