November 15, 2019 - Stellar IAS Academy

This is an initiative to help in the revision of the static portion of the syllabus.We intend to post 5 questions from one of the subjects(Geography,polity,history,environment,etc.) every alternate day, three…

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Prelims Practice

Geography-Static Questions

1 / 6

Consider the following statements about Mediterranean Vegetation

1.They are found in the West and South – West margins of the continents.

2.The weather is suitable for cultivation of Citrus Fruits.

3.It is a result of the shifting of pressure belts of the earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

2 / 6

When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following :

1. Deep gorges

2. U-turn river courses

3. Parallel mountain ranges

4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding

Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?

1 and 2 only

1,2 and 4

3 and 4 only

1,2,3 and 4

3 / 6

Consider the following Statements regarding Earth's Mantle:
1.The mantle extends from Moho’s discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km.
2.The mantle contains a weaker zone called asthenosphere which is main source of magma
Which of the statements given above is/are true?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4 / 6

Consider the following Statements regarding Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

1.The air at the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) rises because of convection caused by high insolation.

2.The tropical easterlies from either side of the equator converge in the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone .

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5 / 6

Consider the following statements

1.A long winter cloudy night is the ideal condition for temperature inversion.

2.Inversion is common throughout the year in polar areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

6 / 6

Which of the foolowing result due to El-Nino?

1.Heavy Rainfall over west coast of South America

2.Drought in Australia

3.Floods in China

Select the correct code

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

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