Static Quiz 14 June 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 14 June 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Match the following Himalayan divisions with their key features:
Division Feature
A. Punjab Himalayas 1. Densest cluster of 8,000 m+ peaks
B. Kumaon Himalayas 2. Siachen Glacier, highest battlefield
C. Nepal Himalayas 3. Valley of Flowers, UNESCO World Heritage
D. Assam Himalayas 4. Biodiverse rainforests, red panda habitatCorrectCorrect Answer: a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
Explanation:
• Punjab Himalayas (A–2): Features the Siachen Glacier, known as the highest battlefield, located between the Indus and Sutlej rivers.
• Kumaon Himalayas (B–3): Home to the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Uttarakhand.
• Nepal Himalayas (C–1): Contains the densest cluster of 8,000 m+ peaks, including Mt. Everest and Lhotse.
• Assam Himalayas (D–4): Known for biodiverse rainforests and red panda habitats in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
Explanation:
• Punjab Himalayas (A–2): Features the Siachen Glacier, known as the highest battlefield, located between the Indus and Sutlej rivers.
• Kumaon Himalayas (B–3): Home to the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Uttarakhand.
• Nepal Himalayas (C–1): Contains the densest cluster of 8,000 m+ peaks, including Mt. Everest and Lhotse.
• Assam Himalayas (D–4): Known for biodiverse rainforests and red panda habitats in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which Himalayan division includes the highest peak in the world?
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) Nepal Himalayas
Explanation:
The Nepal Himalayas include Mt. Everest (8,848 m), the world’s highest peak, located in the region between the Kali and Tista rivers.IncorrectCorrect Answer: c) Nepal Himalayas
Explanation:
The Nepal Himalayas include Mt. Everest (8,848 m), the world’s highest peak, located in the region between the Kali and Tista rivers. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion-Reason (AR) Type:
Assertion (A): The Punjab Himalayas have a cold desert climate.
Reason (R): The region lies in the rain shadow of the main Himalayan ranges.
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The Punjab Himalayas, including parts of Ladakh, have a cold desert climate due to their location in the rain shadow of the main Himalayan ranges, which blocks monsoon rains.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The Punjab Himalayas, including parts of Ladakh, have a cold desert climate due to their location in the rain shadow of the main Himalayan ranges, which blocks monsoon rains. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) Nepal Himalayas – Mt. Everest
Explanation:
• The Nepal Himalayas include Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak.
• Namche Barwa is in the Assam Himalayas; Gangotri Glacier is in the Kumaon Himalayas; Valley of Flowers is in the Kumaon Himalayas, not Punjab.IncorrectCorrect Answer: c) Nepal Himalayas – Mt. Everest
Explanation:
• The Nepal Himalayas include Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak.
• Namche Barwa is in the Assam Himalayas; Gangotri Glacier is in the Kumaon Himalayas; Valley of Flowers is in the Kumaon Himalayas, not Punjab. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Assam Himalayas:
1. They extend from the Tista to the Brahmaputra rivers.
2. They feature high rainfall and tea gardens in Darjeeling.
3. They include the Karakoram range with K2 peak.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Assam Himalayas extend from the Tista to the Brahmaputra rivers.
• Statement 2: Correct. The region experiences high rainfall, supporting tea gardens in Darjeeling.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Karakoram range and K2 are in the Punjab Himalayas, not the Assam Himalayas.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Assam Himalayas extend from the Tista to the Brahmaputra rivers.
• Statement 2: Correct. The region experiences high rainfall, supporting tea gardens in Darjeeling.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Karakoram range and K2 are in the Punjab Himalayas, not the Assam Himalayas.
