Static Quiz 11 June 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 11 June 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Match the following Himalayan ranges with their key features:
Range Feature
A. Siwalik 1. Cold desert ecology, yaks
B. Lesser Himalayas 2. Duns and deciduous forests
C. Greater Himalayas 3. Perennial snow and glaciers
D. Trans-Himalayas 4. Terraced farming and pine forestsOptions:
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1
Explanation:
• Siwalik: youngest, unconsolidated sediments, duns (Dehradun, Kotli Dun)
• Lesser Himalayas: includes Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar; pine forests, terrace farming
• Greater Himalayas: glaciers (Gangotri, Yamunotri), snow-covered peaks
• Trans-Himalayas: arid zone; yaks, Tibetan antelope, sparse vegetationIncorrectCorrect Answer: c) A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1
Explanation:
• Siwalik: youngest, unconsolidated sediments, duns (Dehradun, Kotli Dun)
• Lesser Himalayas: includes Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar; pine forests, terrace farming
• Greater Himalayas: glaciers (Gangotri, Yamunotri), snow-covered peaks
• Trans-Himalayas: arid zone; yaks, Tibetan antelope, sparse vegetation - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Trans-Himalayas:
1. Karakoram range is part of the Trans-Himalayas.
2. The region lies to the north of the Greater Himalayas.
3. It has dense monsoon forests and heavy rainfall.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Trans-Himalayas lie north of Greater Himalayas.
• Includes Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar ranges.
• It is a cold desert region, not a monsoon forest zone.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Trans-Himalayas lie north of Greater Himalayas.
• Includes Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar ranges.
• It is a cold desert region, not a monsoon forest zone. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion-Reason (AR) Type
• Assertion (A): The Siwalik range is highly prone to landslides and earthquakes.
• Reason (R): It is composed of unconsolidated sediments.
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Loose sedimentary rocks in the Siwaliks are easily disturbed by seismic activity and rainfall, causing frequent landslides.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Loose sedimentary rocks in the Siwaliks are easily disturbed by seismic activity and rainfall, causing frequent landslides. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Arrange the Himalayan ranges from south to north:
1. Greater Himalayas
2. Siwalik
3. Trans-Himalayas
4. Lesser Himalayas
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: b) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
Explanation:
• South to North sequence:
Siwalik → Lesser Himalayas → Greater Himalayas → Trans-HimalayasIncorrectCorrect Answer: b) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
Explanation:
• South to North sequence:
Siwalik → Lesser Himalayas → Greater Himalayas → Trans-Himalayas - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Identify the correct pair:
CorrectCorrect Answer: d) Gangotri – Greater Himalayas
Explanation:
• Gangotri glacier originates in the Greater Himalayas.
• Kanchenjunga is also part of the Greater Himalayas, not Siwalik.
• Dehradun is a Dun valley in the Siwalik range.
• Yamunotri is a pilgrimage site associated with the Yamuna River, and it’s located in the the Greater HimalayasIncorrectCorrect Answer: d) Gangotri – Greater Himalayas
Explanation:
• Gangotri glacier originates in the Greater Himalayas.
• Kanchenjunga is also part of the Greater Himalayas, not Siwalik.
• Dehradun is a Dun valley in the Siwalik range.
• Yamunotri is a pilgrimage site associated with the Yamuna River, and it’s located in the the Greater Himalayas
