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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. The Union government finalized the Damanganga-Pinjal River linking Project. With reference to the rivers proposed to be linked, consider the following statements:
1. The Damanganga river flows through western Uttar Pradesh.
2. Pinjal river is a tributary of Yamuna River.
3. In this Project, water will be transferred from the water surplus Daman ganga basin to water stressed regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
• The Daman ganga river rises in the Sahyadri hill range near village Ambegaon in Dindori taluka Of Nashik of Maharashtra Street at an elevation of 950 m above MSL and transverses a total distance of about 131.30 km before it rains into the Arabian Sea and Daman. The one Ganga along with distributaries mainly flows through the hilly areas of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Union territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The Pinjal River is a right Bank tributary of the Vaitarna river flowing in the state of Maharashtra. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The Daman Ganga- Pinjre project proposes to divert the surplus water of the Bhugad and Khargi hill Reservoir in Daman Ganga basin to Mumbai.Hence statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
• The Daman ganga river rises in the Sahyadri hill range near village Ambegaon in Dindori taluka Of Nashik of Maharashtra Street at an elevation of 950 m above MSL and transverses a total distance of about 131.30 km before it rains into the Arabian Sea and Daman. The one Ganga along with distributaries mainly flows through the hilly areas of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Union territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The Pinjal River is a right Bank tributary of the Vaitarna river flowing in the state of Maharashtra. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The Daman Ganga- Pinjre project proposes to divert the surplus water of the Bhugad and Khargi hill Reservoir in Daman Ganga basin to Mumbai.Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the sub-tropical high-pressure belts?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
• The horse latitudes are located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator. It is common in this region of the subtropics for winds to diverge and either flow toward the poles (known as the prevailing westerlies) or toward the equator (known as the trade winds). Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• A high-pressure area, high, is an area near the surface of a planet where the atmospheric pressure is greater than the pressure in the surrounding regions. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The horizontal distribution of air pressure across the latitude is characterized by a high-pressure belt. In reality, the location of these pressure belts is not permanent. They shift northwards in July and southward in January, falling in the changing position on the Sun’s direct rays as they migrate between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn. The thermal equator (commonly known as the belt of highest temperature) also shifts northwards and southwards of the equator. With the shifting of the thermal equator northwards in summer and Southwards of the equator their annual average location.
• These pressure belts are:
The Equatorial Low-Pressure Belt:This low-pressure belt is also called doldrums because it is a zone of total calm without any breeze. At about 30°North and South of the Equator lies the area where the ascending equatorial air currents descend.
The Sub-polar Low-Pressure Belt:In the Subpolar region around latitudes 60° to 65° North and South of the Equator, the rotation of the earth pushes up the bulk of the air towards the Equator, creating a low-pressure belt in this region. This low-pressure belt extends from 0 to 5° North and South of Equator
The Polar-High Pressure Belt:At the North and South Poles, between 70° to 90° North and South, the temperatures are always extremely low. The cold descending air gives rise to high pressures over the Poles. These areas of Polar high pressure are known as the Polar Highs.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
• The horse latitudes are located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator. It is common in this region of the subtropics for winds to diverge and either flow toward the poles (known as the prevailing westerlies) or toward the equator (known as the trade winds). Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• A high-pressure area, high, is an area near the surface of a planet where the atmospheric pressure is greater than the pressure in the surrounding regions. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The horizontal distribution of air pressure across the latitude is characterized by a high-pressure belt. In reality, the location of these pressure belts is not permanent. They shift northwards in July and southward in January, falling in the changing position on the Sun’s direct rays as they migrate between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn. The thermal equator (commonly known as the belt of highest temperature) also shifts northwards and southwards of the equator. With the shifting of the thermal equator northwards in summer and Southwards of the equator their annual average location.
• These pressure belts are:
The Equatorial Low-Pressure Belt:This low-pressure belt is also called doldrums because it is a zone of total calm without any breeze. At about 30°North and South of the Equator lies the area where the ascending equatorial air currents descend.
The Sub-polar Low-Pressure Belt:In the Subpolar region around latitudes 60° to 65° North and South of the Equator, the rotation of the earth pushes up the bulk of the air towards the Equator, creating a low-pressure belt in this region. This low-pressure belt extends from 0 to 5° North and South of Equator
The Polar-High Pressure Belt:At the North and South Poles, between 70° to 90° North and South, the temperatures are always extremely low. The cold descending air gives rise to high pressures over the Poles. These areas of Polar high pressure are known as the Polar Highs.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. With reference to Aravalli Mountains, consider the following statements:
1. These are the oldest block mountains in India.
2. They are present in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
3. They act as a water divide between the Indus and Ganga River Systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
• Aravalli are the oldest folded mountains in India. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• The Aravalli Mountain range extends from Gujarat through Rajasthan up to Delhi. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• The highest point is Mount Abu called Guru Shikhar, which is 1722 M high. However, the main range comprises low hills that project out from desert sand. The peak is named Guru Shikhar or “peak of the Guru” after Dattatreya, an incarnation of Vishnu.
• The Aravalli Mountain chain acts as a water divide between the Indus and Ganga river systems. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The Aravallis have an impact on the climate of Northwest India and beyond. During monsoons, the mountain range generally guides the attenuated monsoon clouds eastwards towards Shimla and Nainital, helping nurture the sub Himalayan rivers and feeding the North Indian plains. In the winter month, it protects the fertile Alluvial river valley ( the para-Indus and Gangetic) from the assault of cold westerly winds from Central Asia.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
• Aravalli are the oldest folded mountains in India. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• The Aravalli Mountain range extends from Gujarat through Rajasthan up to Delhi. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• The highest point is Mount Abu called Guru Shikhar, which is 1722 M high. However, the main range comprises low hills that project out from desert sand. The peak is named Guru Shikhar or “peak of the Guru” after Dattatreya, an incarnation of Vishnu.
• The Aravalli Mountain chain acts as a water divide between the Indus and Ganga river systems. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The Aravallis have an impact on the climate of Northwest India and beyond. During monsoons, the mountain range generally guides the attenuated monsoon clouds eastwards towards Shimla and Nainital, helping nurture the sub Himalayan rivers and feeding the North Indian plains. In the winter month, it protects the fertile Alluvial river valley ( the para-Indus and Gangetic) from the assault of cold westerly winds from Central Asia. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. The soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the southern and eastern part of the Deccan Plateau. They are normally fertile, whereas in dry upland areas the soil has poor fertility due to coarse-grained structure. They are generally poor in humus, phosphorous, and nitrogen.
The above-mentioned paragraph refers to which of the following soils?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
• Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the southern and eastern part of the Deccan plateau. A long stretch of areas is occupied by red loamy soil, along the piedmont zone of Western Ghat. Yellow and Red soil are also found in parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and in the southern part of the middle Ganga plain.
• Due to wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks, the soil develops a reddish colour. When it occurs in a hydrated form, it looks yellow. The fine-grained red and yellow soil are usually fertile. Whereas in the upland the soil is of poor-quality.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
• Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the southern and eastern part of the Deccan plateau. A long stretch of areas is occupied by red loamy soil, along the piedmont zone of Western Ghat. Yellow and Red soil are also found in parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and in the southern part of the middle Ganga plain.
• Due to wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks, the soil develops a reddish colour. When it occurs in a hydrated form, it looks yellow. The fine-grained red and yellow soil are usually fertile. Whereas in the upland the soil is of poor-quality. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Consider the following features of China type of climate:
1. Year-round influence of on-shore trade winds.
2. Fairly uniform annual distribution of rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
• Features of warm temperate Eastern Margin Climate (China Type):
• Influenced by the on-shore Trade winds all the year- round, without any monsoon variations. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• Fairly uniform rainfall throughout the year. There is rain every month except in the interior of Central China, where there is a distinct dry season. Rain either comes from conventional sources or orographic rain in summer, or from depression in prolonged showers in winter. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• It is sometimes referred to as the Gulf type or Natal Type of climate.
• This type of climate is found in the eastern margin of the continent in warm temperate latitude, just outside the tropics.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
• Features of warm temperate Eastern Margin Climate (China Type):
• Influenced by the on-shore Trade winds all the year- round, without any monsoon variations. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• Fairly uniform rainfall throughout the year. There is rain every month except in the interior of Central China, where there is a distinct dry season. Rain either comes from conventional sources or orographic rain in summer, or from depression in prolonged showers in winter. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• It is sometimes referred to as the Gulf type or Natal Type of climate.
• This type of climate is found in the eastern margin of the continent in warm temperate latitude, just outside the tropics.
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