UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 52

Consider the following statements regarding the comparison between India’s East Coast and West Coast:

1. The West Coast is narrower than the East Coast.
2. The West Coast receives more rainfall during June to September compared to the East Coast.
3. The West Coast is less frequently attacked by cyclones than the East Coast.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Which of the following is / are correct statements about the alluvial soils found in India?

1. Alluvial soil is most common soil in India
2. Alluvial soil is an in-situ soil

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Consider the following statements regarding Karst topography:

1. Karst topography is mainly found in regions characterized by limestone bedrock.
2. There are no regions with Karst topography in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to cyclonic storms, consider the following statements:

1. The intensity of cyclonic storms can be either weak or strong.
2. Cyclonic storms represent a large system of air circulation centered on a region of low atmospheric pressure.
3. An increasing contrast of temperature and humidity between two air masses increases the probability of cyclonic storms.
4. In the Northern Hemisphere, winds around the area of low pressure move in a clockwise direction.

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Which of the following are the main determinants of desertification in a geographical area on Earth?

1. Patterns of Atmospheric Circulation
2. Quality of Soil
3. Quantity of Insolation
4. Latitudes and Longitudes

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