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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 67]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which of the following is true about the local wind Loo
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Solution (a)
Loo is a Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to Bihar with higher intensity between Delhi and Patna.
Hence option a is correct
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Solution (a)
Loo is a Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to Bihar with higher intensity between Delhi and Patna.
Hence option a is correct
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the relation between Indian subcontinent’s climate and Western Cyclonic Disturbances
- The western cyclonic disturbances enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months
- These Western Cyclonic Disturbances originate over the Mediterranean Sea
- The western cyclonic disturbances enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the Summer months
- These Western Cyclonic Disturbances brought into India by the westerly jet stream
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The western cyclonic disturbances which enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought into India by the westerly jet stream. An increase in the prevailing night temperature generally indicates an advance in the arrival of these cyclones disturbances.
Hence statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct
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Solution (d)
The western cyclonic disturbances which enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought into India by the westerly jet stream. An increase in the prevailing night temperature generally indicates an advance in the arrival of these cyclones disturbances.
Hence statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
- It is a low pressure zone located at the equator
- The trade winds converge at ITCZ, and so, it is a zone where air tends to ascend
- In July, the ITCZ is located around 20°N-25°N latitudes (over the Gangetic plain)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low pressure zone located at the equator where trade winds converge, and so, it is a zone where air tends to ascend.
In July, the ITCZ is located around 20°N-25°N latitudes (over the Gangetic plain), sometimes called the monsoon trough.
This monsoon trough encourages the development of thermal low over north and northwest India.
Due to the shift of ITCZ, the trade winds of the southern hemisphere cross the equator between 40° and 60°E longitudes and start blowing from southwest to northeast due to the Coriolis force.
It becomes southwest monsoon. In winter, the ITCZ moves southward, and so the reversal of winds from northeast to south and southwest, takes place. They are called northeast monsoons.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Solution (b)
The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low pressure zone located at the equator where trade winds converge, and so, it is a zone where air tends to ascend.
In July, the ITCZ is located around 20°N-25°N latitudes (over the Gangetic plain), sometimes called the monsoon trough.
This monsoon trough encourages the development of thermal low over north and northwest India.
Due to the shift of ITCZ, the trade winds of the southern hemisphere cross the equator between 40° and 60°E longitudes and start blowing from southwest to northeast due to the Coriolis force.
It becomes southwest monsoon. In winter, the ITCZ moves southward, and so the reversal of winds from northeast to south and southwest, takes place. They are called northeast monsoons.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding South-West Monsoons and their entry into Indian main Land
- The southwest monsoon sets in over the Kerala coast by 1st May.
- By mid-June, southwest monsoon engulfs the entire subcontinent
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Entry of Monsoon into India
The southwest monsoon sets in over the Kerala coast by 1st June and moves swiftly to reach Mumbai and Kolkata between 10th and 13th June.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
By mid July, southwest monsoon engulfs the entire subcontinent
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
Entry of Monsoon into India
The southwest monsoon sets in over the Kerala coast by 1st June and moves swiftly to reach Mumbai and Kolkata between 10th and 13th June.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
By mid July, southwest monsoon engulfs the entire subcontinent
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Nor Westers
- These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam
- They are also called ‘Kalbaisakhi’
- These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation
- In Assam, these storms are known as “Bardoli Chheerha”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Nor Westers
These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’, a calamity of the month of Baisakh. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation. In Assam, these storms are known as “Bardoli Chheerha”.
Hence all the statements are correct
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Solution (d)
Nor Westers
These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’, a calamity of the month of Baisakh. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation. In Assam, these storms are known as “Bardoli Chheerha”.
Hence all the statements are correct
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which type of Drainage Pattern the Ganga River system forms?
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Solution (b)
- The Dendritic pattern develops where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain.
- The stream with its tributaries resembles the branches of a tree, thus the name Dendritic.
- The pattern is called dendritic on the ground that the network of tributaries of various orders and magnitudes of the trunk or master stream resembles the branches and roots and rootlets of a tree.
Dendritic pattern is one of the dominant patterns in the Himalayas.
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Solution (b)
- The Dendritic pattern develops where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain.
- The stream with its tributaries resembles the branches of a tree, thus the name Dendritic.
- The pattern is called dendritic on the ground that the network of tributaries of various orders and magnitudes of the trunk or master stream resembles the branches and roots and rootlets of a tree.
Dendritic pattern is one of the dominant patterns in the Himalayas.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
With respect to River Regime, Consider the following statements:
- It represents the pattern of flow of water in a river channel over a year.
- The river regime of Peninsular Rivers witnesses greater fluctuations than Himalayan Rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The pattern of flow of water in a river channel over a year is known as its regime.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The river regime of Peninsular Rivers witnesses greater fluctuations than Himalayan Rivers.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
The north Indian rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial as they are fed by glaciers through snow melt and also receive rainfall water during rainy season.
The rivers of South India do not originate from glaciers and their flow pattern witness’s fluctuations. The flow increases considerably during monsoon rains. Thus, the regime of the rivers of South India is controlled by rainfall which also varies from one part of the Peninsular plateau to the other.
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Solution (c)
The pattern of flow of water in a river channel over a year is known as its regime.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The river regime of Peninsular Rivers witnesses greater fluctuations than Himalayan Rivers.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
The north Indian rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial as they are fed by glaciers through snow melt and also receive rainfall water during rainy season.
The rivers of South India do not originate from glaciers and their flow pattern witness’s fluctuations. The flow increases considerably during monsoon rains. Thus, the regime of the rivers of South India is controlled by rainfall which also varies from one part of the Peninsular plateau to the other.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The rivers originating from the Amarkantak range present a good example of
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Solution (b)
When the rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ‘radial’. This can be seen in the Amarkantak range.
Hence Statement b is correct
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Solution (b)
When the rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ‘radial’. This can be seen in the Amarkantak range.
Hence Statement b is correct
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the below statements with regard to River Chenab:
- Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
- It is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga.
- It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal range.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal range.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal range.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Arrange the following rivers according to their drainage basin in India from highest to lowest:
- Indus
- Godavari
- Krishna
- Brahmaputra
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Additional Information:
On the basis of the size of catchment area, the river basins of India have been classified into
three categories.
- Large river basins: River basins with a catchment area of more than 20,000 sq km are known as large river basins.
- Medium River basins: River basins with a catchment area between 20,000 sq km to 2000 sq km are known as medium river basin.
- Minor river basin: River basins with a catchment area of less than 2000 sq km are known as minor river basin.
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Solution (a)
Additional Information:
On the basis of the size of catchment area, the river basins of India have been classified into
three categories.
- Large river basins: River basins with a catchment area of more than 20,000 sq km are known as large river basins.
- Medium River basins: River basins with a catchment area between 20,000 sq km to 2000 sq km are known as medium river basin.
- Minor river basin: River basins with a catchment area of less than 2000 sq km are known as minor river basin.
