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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements given below is/are correct?
1. In stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.
2. In mesosphere, temperature decreases with altitude.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
In stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.
In mesosphere, temperature decreases with altitude.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
In stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.
In mesosphere, temperature decreases with altitude. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe mineral extraction from Himalayan regions is commercially unviable due to which of the following reasons?
Complex rock structure of Himalayas
2. Rugged terrain and adverse climatic conditions
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Despite such a large geographical spread, the Himalayan region seems poor in mineral resources. The rugged terrain and adverse climatic conditions definitely make exploration of minerals difficult and costly. Also, in Himalayas, geological processes have led to major displacement of rock strata. This has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex, making Himalayas poor in mineral resources. However, some regions are rich in deposits.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Despite such a large geographical spread, the Himalayan region seems poor in mineral resources. The rugged terrain and adverse climatic conditions definitely make exploration of minerals difficult and costly. Also, in Himalayas, geological processes have led to major displacement of rock strata. This has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex, making Himalayas poor in mineral resources. However, some regions are rich in deposits. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Cyclones is/are correct?
1. Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core.
2. Cyclones originating in the Arabian Sea are relatively strong compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core. Winds in surrounding areas are forced to rush towards these low-pressure areas. Though cyclones are common in the June, very few of them originate in the Arabian Sea. Most of them are found in the Bay of Bengal.
Arabian Sea cyclones are relatively weak compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core. Winds in surrounding areas are forced to rush towards these low-pressure areas. Though cyclones are common in the June, very few of them originate in the Arabian Sea. Most of them are found in the Bay of Bengal.
Arabian Sea cyclones are relatively weak compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India was released by which of the following organisation?
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Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India has been published by Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad. The Atlas provides state-wise area of degraded lands for the time frame 2018-19. It was released on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June.
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Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India has been published by Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad. The Atlas provides state-wise area of degraded lands for the time frame 2018-19. It was released on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pygmy Hog
1. It is an indicator species native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas.
2. It is listed as a vulnerable species in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India and possibly southern Bhutan.
Pygmy Hog is an indicator species. It is listed as Endangered species in IUNC Red List.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India and possibly southern Bhutan.
Pygmy Hog is an indicator species. It is listed as Endangered species in IUNC Red List.
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