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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 36]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding acidic lava and basic lava
- Acidic lavas are highly viscous compared to basic lavas
- Basic lavas flow slowly and seldom travels far before they solidify.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
Acidic lavas are highly viscous and they generally do not travel far.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Basic lavas are less viscous compared to acidic lavas hence they travel far before they solidify.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Acidic lavas are highly viscous and they generally do not travel far.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Basic lavas are less viscous compared to acidic lavas hence they travel far before they solidify.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following energy can contribute to endogenic geomorphic processes
- Radio activity
- Primordial heat
- Rotational and tidal friction
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Energy that is emanating from within the Earth is the main force behind the Endogenic Geomorphic process. The Energy that is generated within the Earth is due to Radioactivity, Rotational and Tidal friction and Primordial heat. Due to Geothermal gradients, the Energy and heat flow within the Earth induces diastrophism and Volcanism.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Solution (c)
The Energy that is emanating from within the Earth is the main force behind the Endogenic Geomorphic process. The Energy that is generated within the Earth is due to Radioactivity, Rotational and Tidal friction and Primordial heat. Due to Geothermal gradients, the Energy and heat flow within the Earth induces diastrophism and Volcanism.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Weathering influences enrichment of certain valuable ores
- Weathering is an ex-situ process
- Weathering is pre-requisite for mass movements
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Weathering of rocks and deposits helps in enrichment and concentrations of certain valuable ores of iron, manganese, aluminum, copper etc.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
As very little or no motion of materials takes place in weathering, hence it is an in-situ or on site process.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Weathering is not a pre requisite for mass movement though it aids mass movement. Mass movements are aided by gravity. No geomorphic agent like running water, glaciers, wind, waves and currents participate in the process of mass movements. This shows that mass movement do not come under erosion though there is shift of materials from one place to another.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Weathering of rocks and deposits helps in enrichment and concentrations of certain valuable ores of iron, manganese, aluminum, copper etc.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
As very little or no motion of materials takes place in weathering, hence it is an in-situ or on site process.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Weathering is not a pre requisite for mass movement though it aids mass movement. Mass movements are aided by gravity. No geomorphic agent like running water, glaciers, wind, waves and currents participate in the process of mass movements. This shows that mass movement do not come under erosion though there is shift of materials from one place to another.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
The Vindhyan system of Rocks is important for the production of
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Solution (a)
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of precious stones and building materials. The system derives its name from the Vindhyan hills where its rocks are prominently exposed. The main rocks of the Vindhyan system are coarse, medium and line textured sandstones, shales and lime stones. The Vindhyan system of rocks bed out precious stones, ornamental stones, diamond building materials, and raw materials for cement, lime, glass and chemical industries
Hence option a is correct.
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Solution (a)
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of precious stones and building materials. The system derives its name from the Vindhyan hills where its rocks are prominently exposed. The main rocks of the Vindhyan system are coarse, medium and line textured sandstones, shales and lime stones. The Vindhyan system of rocks bed out precious stones, ornamental stones, diamond building materials, and raw materials for cement, lime, glass and chemical industries
Hence option a is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line
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Solution (a)
Bering Strait is nearest to the International Date Line, because the International Date Line runs equidistant between the American continents, on its East and Asia, Australia, and Europe on its west.
Hence option a is correct
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Solution (a)
Bering Strait is nearest to the International Date Line, because the International Date Line runs equidistant between the American continents, on its East and Asia, Australia, and Europe on its west.
Hence option a is correct
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following Islands of India are Volcanic in character?
- Narcondam Island
- Barren Island
- Minicoy
- Majauli
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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Solution (a)
The Barren and Narcondam islands, north of Port Blair, are volcanic islands.
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Solution (a)
The Barren and Narcondam islands, north of Port Blair, are volcanic islands.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following are necessary conditions for generation of Tsunami waves?
- Earthquake
- Vertical displacement of water in ocean
- Fast wind speed on the surface of the ocean
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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Solution (b)
The seismic waves travelling through the ocean and sea water results into high sea waves which are known as Tsunamis.
For a Tsunami to occur, two conditions are required:
- There should be an earthquake from which energy can be transferred.
- There should be a vertical displacement of the water. i.e. during earthquake the crust should move vertically.
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Solution (b)
The seismic waves travelling through the ocean and sea water results into high sea waves which are known as Tsunamis.
For a Tsunami to occur, two conditions are required:
- There should be an earthquake from which energy can be transferred.
- There should be a vertical displacement of the water. i.e. during earthquake the crust should move vertically.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following is/are the characteristic features of the convergent plate boundary?
- Formation of zone of progressively deeper earthquakes.
- Formation of chain of volcanic islands.
- Shortening and thickening of the plates within the collision zone.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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Solution (d)
- Effects that are found at convergent plate boundary (oceanic) include: a zone of progressively deeper earthquakes, an oceanic trench, a chain of volcanic islands, and the destruction of oceanic lithosphere.
- Effects found at a convergent boundary between continental plates include: intense folding and faulting, a broad folded mountain range, shallow earthquake activity, shortening and thickening of the plates within the collision zone.
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Solution (d)
- Effects that are found at convergent plate boundary (oceanic) include: a zone of progressively deeper earthquakes, an oceanic trench, a chain of volcanic islands, and the destruction of oceanic lithosphere.
- Effects found at a convergent boundary between continental plates include: intense folding and faulting, a broad folded mountain range, shallow earthquake activity, shortening and thickening of the plates within the collision zone.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements
- At Mid- Atlantic Ridge the American Plate(s) is/are separated from the Eurasian and African Plates.
- Transform faults are the planes of separation generally perpendicular to the mid oceanic ridges.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (d)
Divergent boundaries
The sites where the plates move away from each other are called spreading sites. The best-known example of divergent boundaries is the Mid- Atlantic Ridge. At this, the American Plate(s) is/are separated from the Eurasian and African Plates.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Transform Boundaries
Where the crust is neither produced nor destroyed as the plates slide horizontally past each other. Transform faults are the planes of separation generally perpendicular to the midoceanic ridges. As the eruptions do not take all along the entire crest at the same time, there is a differential movement of a portion of the plate away from the axis of the earth.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Divergent boundaries
The sites where the plates move away from each other are called spreading sites. The best-known example of divergent boundaries is the Mid- Atlantic Ridge. At this, the American Plate(s) is/are separated from the Eurasian and African Plates.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Transform Boundaries
Where the crust is neither produced nor destroyed as the plates slide horizontally past each other. Transform faults are the planes of separation generally perpendicular to the midoceanic ridges. As the eruptions do not take all along the entire crest at the same time, there is a differential movement of a portion of the plate away from the axis of the earth.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following pair of rocks DO NOT lead to formation of caves in Karst Topography?
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Solution (c)
- A region with a large stretch of limestone possesses a very distinct type of topography – Karst topography.
- Karst regions have a bleak landscape. In areas where there are alternating beds of rocks (shales, sandstones, quartzites) with limestones or dolomites in between or in areas where limestones are dense, massive and occurring as thick beds, cave formation is prominent.
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Solution (c)
- A region with a large stretch of limestone possesses a very distinct type of topography – Karst topography.
- Karst regions have a bleak landscape. In areas where there are alternating beds of rocks (shales, sandstones, quartzites) with limestones or dolomites in between or in areas where limestones are dense, massive and occurring as thick beds, cave formation is prominent.
