Static Quiz – 5th July 2024

1. Consider the following statements about alluvial soils:

1. The alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay.
2. Its shades depend on the depth of the deposition, the texture of the materials.
3. They are generally rich in potash, but poor in phosphorus.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere
Reserve:

1. The Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is an ecologically diverse landscape in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
2. Mostly moist deciduous forests constitute the area.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?    

3. Consider the following statements about the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO):

1. The MJO can be characterised as an eastward moving ‘pulse’ of cloud and rainfall near the Equator.
2. MJO effects are most evident over the Indian Ocean and the Western Equatorial Pacific.
3. Tropical cyclones are more likely to develop in association with certain phases of a strong MJO event. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?    

4. Consider the following statements about the characteristics of monsoonal rainfall:

1. Rainfall received from the south-west monsoons occurs between June and September.
2. Monsoonal rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography.
3. The monsoon rains occur in wet spells of a few days’ duration at a time.

Which of the statements given above are correct?    

5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Ramganga River rises in the Milam glacier.
2. The Saryu River rises in the Nepal Himalayas.
3. The Mahananda rises in the Darjeeling hills.

Which of the statements given above are correct?