{"id":130385,"date":"2024-09-07T12:51:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T07:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=daily-quiz&#038;p=130385"},"modified":"2024-09-07T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T07:21:32","slug":"daily-static-quiz-for-upsc-7th-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"daily-quiz","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/daily-quiz\/daily-static-quiz-for-upsc-7th-september-2024","title":{"rendered":"Daily Static Quiz for UPSC: 7th September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_content\" id=\"wpAdvQuiz_799\">\n                    <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpAdvQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 5 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button\" \n\t\t\t\t    style=\"width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button\"\n\t\t\t\t   style=\"width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>This quiz is based on <strong>UPSC STATIC SYLLABUS<\/strong> and is posted regularly on the PWOnlyIAS website for UPSC IAS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To view Solutions, follow these instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To Start quiz click on \u2013 \u2018<strong>Start Quiz<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Solve all <strong>Questions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u00a0\u2018<strong>Quiz Summary&#8217;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on \u2018<strong>Finish Quiz<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Click on <strong>\u2018View Questions<\/strong>\u2019 button to see the all <strong>Explanations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\" style=\"width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">2 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                <p><b>They are found in the Deccan plateau and the valleys of the Narmada and Tapi rivers. They are characterised by a dark colour and are rich in potash and lime, with a well-drained and loamy texture.\u00a0 They are suitable for growing cotton, wheat, and pulses.<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which of the following soils is best described by the passage given above?<\/b><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"5222\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5222\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a) Black Soils \r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5222\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b) Alluvial Soils \r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5222\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c) Peaty Soils \r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5222\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d) Laterite Soils\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: A<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Black soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in the Deccan plateau and the valleys of the Narmada and Tapi rivers. They are characterised by a dark colour and are rich in potash and lime, with a well-drained and loamy texture. They are suitable for growing cotton, wheat, and pulses. Black soils are derivatives of trap lava and are spread mostly across interior Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan lava plateau and the Malwa Plateau, where there is both moderate rainfall and underlying basaltic rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Alluvial soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in the floodplains of rivers. They are characterised by their loose texture and high water-holding capacity. They are suitable for growing a variety of crops, including rice, wheat, and sugarcane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Peaty soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in marshy areas. They are characterised by their high organic matter content and acidic pH. They are not suitable for most crops, but they can be used to grow cranberries and blueberries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Laterite soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterised by their high iron and aluminium content and low fertility. They are not suitable for most crops, but they can be used to grow cashew nuts and rubber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, the black soils are the best description for the passage given above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-130380\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-19-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-19-1.webp 500w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-19-1-248x300.webp 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: A<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Black soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in the Deccan plateau and the valleys of the Narmada and Tapi rivers. They are characterised by a dark colour and are rich in potash and lime, with a well-drained and loamy texture. They are suitable for growing cotton, wheat, and pulses. Black soils are derivatives of trap lava and are spread mostly across interior Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan lava plateau and the Malwa Plateau, where there is both moderate rainfall and underlying basaltic rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Alluvial soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in the floodplains of rivers. They are characterised by their loose texture and high water-holding capacity. They are suitable for growing a variety of crops, including rice, wheat, and sugarcane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Peaty soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in marshy areas. They are characterised by their high organic matter content and acidic pH. They are not suitable for most crops, but they can be used to grow cranberries and blueberries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Laterite soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterised by their high iron and aluminium content and low fertility. They are not suitable for most crops, but they can be used to grow cashew nuts and rubber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, the black soils are the best description for the passage given above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-130380\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-19-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-19-1.webp 500w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-19-1-248x300.webp 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \t\t\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"clear\" value=\"Clear\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: block;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                     \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_page\" style=display:none; >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">2 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                <p><b>Which one of the following is the most appropriate reason for the formation of badlands in the Chambal Valley?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Chambal River carries a lot of sediment, which clogs the soil, making it more susceptible to erosion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The badlands are located in a semi-arid region with low rainfall, which makes it more likely to face wind erosion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The badlands have scrub vegetation, which does not have deep roots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This valley is located in a seismically active region, which can cause the soil to collapse and form gullies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Which of the statements given above is\/are<\/b><b><i> incorrect<\/i><\/b><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"5223\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5223\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a) 1 and 2 only\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5223\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b) 1, 2, and 4\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5223\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c) 2 and 4 only\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5223\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d) 1 and 3 only\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: B<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Badlands are areas of land that are characterised by steep ravines and gullies. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are formed by the rapid erosion of soil and bedrock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is incorrect<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The sediment carried by the Chambal River is not likely to clog the soil. The <\/span><b>sediment is mostly sand and gravel,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which are relatively coarse materials. These materials are not likely to clog the soil and make it more susceptible to erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is incorrect<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The wind erosion in the Chambal Valley is not the main cause of the formation of badlands. As badlands are created by the erosion of the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 3 is correct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: The lack of vegetation with deep roots is the most appropriate factor. The badlands have scrub vegetation, which does not have deep roots. <\/span><b>The vegetation helps to hold the soil in place and prevent it from eroding. Thus, a lack of vegetation with deeper roots leads to the loss of topsoil. This creates conditions suitable for erosion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. When the rains come, the water washes away the soil and exposes the bedrock. This process is further accelerated by the presence of ravines and gullies, which provide channels for the water to flow at a rapid speed, aiding erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 4 is incorrect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Earthquakes are not a common occurrence in the Chambal Valley. The earthquakes that do occur are not strong enough to cause the soil to collapse and form gullies.<\/span><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: B<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Badlands are areas of land that are characterised by steep ravines and gullies. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are formed by the rapid erosion of soil and bedrock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is incorrect<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The sediment carried by the Chambal River is not likely to clog the soil. The <\/span><b>sediment is mostly sand and gravel,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which are relatively coarse materials. These materials are not likely to clog the soil and make it more susceptible to erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is incorrect<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The wind erosion in the Chambal Valley is not the main cause of the formation of badlands. As badlands are created by the erosion of the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 3 is correct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: The lack of vegetation with deep roots is the most appropriate factor. The badlands have scrub vegetation, which does not have deep roots. <\/span><b>The vegetation helps to hold the soil in place and prevent it from eroding. Thus, a lack of vegetation with deeper roots leads to the loss of topsoil. This creates conditions suitable for erosion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. When the rains come, the water washes away the soil and exposes the bedrock. This process is further accelerated by the presence of ravines and gullies, which provide channels for the water to flow at a rapid speed, aiding erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 4 is incorrect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Earthquakes are not a common occurrence in the Chambal Valley. The earthquakes that do occur are not strong enough to cause the soil to collapse and form gullies.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \t\t\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"clear\" value=\"Clear\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: block;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                     \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_page\" style=display:none; >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">2 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                <p><b>With reference to Tropical thorn forests, consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are found in areas with a long dry season followed by a short wet season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trees have adapted to the rainfall pattern by having thick, waxy leaves that help to reduce water loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is extensively distributed throughout the dry peninsular tract on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/b><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"5224\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5224\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a) 1 and 2 only\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5224\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b) 2 and 3 only\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n  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<div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: D<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tropical thorn forests are found in areas with an a<\/span><b>nnual rainfall of less than 70 centimetres.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The rainfall pattern in these areas is <\/span><b>characterised by a long dry season followed by a short wet season.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is correct:<\/b> <b>The trees in tropical thorn forests have adapted to this rainfall pattern by having thick, waxy leaves that help reduce water loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The trees also have deep roots that can reach water stored in the soil during the dry season.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the common trees found in tropical thorn forests include acacia, baobab, and neem. These trees are all drought-tolerant and have adapted to the harsh conditions of the tropical thorn forest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Statement 3 is correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These forests consist of a variety of grasses and shrubs. <\/span><b>This forest type is extensively distributed throughout the dry peninsular tract on the leeward side of the Western Ghats from south to north.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It is important in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The type also occupies fairly large tracts over the semi-arid regions of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and a major portion of the semi-arid and arid regions of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and north Gujarat including Saurashtra and Kutch.<\/span><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: D<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tropical thorn forests are found in areas with an a<\/span><b>nnual rainfall of less than 70 centimetres.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The rainfall pattern in these areas is <\/span><b>characterised by a long dry season followed by a short wet season.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is correct:<\/b> <b>The trees in tropical thorn forests have adapted to this rainfall pattern by having thick, waxy leaves that help reduce water loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The trees also have deep roots that can reach water stored in the soil during the dry season.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the common trees found in tropical thorn forests include acacia, baobab, and neem. These trees are all drought-tolerant and have adapted to the harsh conditions of the tropical thorn forest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Statement 3 is correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These forests consist of a variety of grasses and shrubs. <\/span><b>This forest type is extensively distributed throughout the dry peninsular tract on the leeward side of the Western Ghats from south to north.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It is important in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The type also occupies fairly large tracts over the semi-arid regions of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and a major portion of the semi-arid and arid regions of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and north Gujarat including Saurashtra and Kutch.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \t\t\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"clear\" value=\"Clear\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: block;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                     \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_page\" style=display:none; >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">2 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                <p><b>With reference to Alpine vegetation, consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is found in higher reaches of mountains, above the climatic tree line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This vegetation is characterised by short, stunted trees and shrubs that have adapted to the harsh climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trees in alpine vegetation have needle-like leaves that help reduce water loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>How many of the above statements are <\/b><b><i>incorrect<\/i><\/b><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"5225\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5225\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a) Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5225\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b) Only two\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5225\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c) All three\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5225\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d) None\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: D<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is correct<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 <\/span><b>Alpine areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are high-elevation ecosystems that occupy the higher reaches of <\/span><b>mountains above the climatic tree line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Alpine vegetation is found in areas with an altitude of more than 3,600 metres above sea level. This is because the temperature at this altitude is too cold for most trees and shrubs to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alpine vegetation is found in the mountains of many parts of the world, including the <\/span><b>Himalayas, the Andes, and the Rockies.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is correct<\/b><b>:<\/b> <b>This vegetation is characterised by short, stunted trees and shrubs that have adapted to the harsh climate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The short stature of these plants helps them to conserve heat and water. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including mountain goats, ibex, and pikas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 3\u00a0 is correct<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trees in alpine vegetation have needle-like leaves that help to reduce water loss. The needle-like leaves have a small surface area, which reduces the amount of water that the plant loses through evaporation. Alpine vegetation is under threat from climate change and human activities, such as tourism and mining.<\/span><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: D<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is correct<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 <\/span><b>Alpine areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are high-elevation ecosystems that occupy the higher reaches of <\/span><b>mountains above the climatic tree line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Alpine vegetation is found in areas with an altitude of more than 3,600 metres above sea level. This is because the temperature at this altitude is too cold for most trees and shrubs to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alpine vegetation is found in the mountains of many parts of the world, including the <\/span><b>Himalayas, the Andes, and the Rockies.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is correct<\/b><b>:<\/b> <b>This vegetation is characterised by short, stunted trees and shrubs that have adapted to the harsh climate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The short stature of these plants helps them to conserve heat and water. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including mountain goats, ibex, and pikas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 3\u00a0 is correct<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trees in alpine vegetation have needle-like leaves that help to reduce water loss. The needle-like leaves have a small surface area, which reduces the amount of water that the plant loses through evaporation. Alpine vegetation is under threat from climate change and human activities, such as tourism and mining.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \t\t\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   width:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"button\" name=\"clear\" value=\"Clear\"\n                               class=\"wpAdvQuiz_button wpAdvQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: block;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \twidth:px !Important; height:px !Important; background-color:  !important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                     \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_page\" style=display:none; >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpAdvQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">2 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_question_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                <p><b>Consider the following statements regarding alluvial soils in India:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kankars are present in Khadar and Bhangar soils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alluvial soils exhibit an abundance of phosphorus but a deficiency in potash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The prevailing nature of alluvial soils is primarily sandy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>How many of the above statements are <\/b><b><i>incorrect<\/i><\/b><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"5226\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5226\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a) Only one\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5226\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b) Only two\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                         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                                                            <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpAdvQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_799_5226\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d) None\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpAdvQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                          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Bhangar represents older alluvium deposited away from the floodplains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Both Khadar and Bhangar soils encompass calcareous concretions (Kankars).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These soils demonstrate a higher content of loam and clay in the middle and lower Ganga plains as well as the Brahmaputra valley.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is incorrect<\/b><b>: The nutrient composition of alluvial soils is characterised by a richness in potash but a deficiency in phosphorus. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These soils cover about 40 percent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 3 is incorrect<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Soil particles are classified into three size groups: sand, silt, and clay. Sand particles are the largest, while clay particles are the smallest. Soil composition generally consists of a blend of these three components. Soil texture is determined by the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay. For example, a clay loam texture signifies roughly equal quantities of sand, silt, and clay. These variations in texture are outcomes of the weathering process. Thus, <\/span><b>Alluvial soils exhibit a spectrum of textures, ranging from sandy loam to clay. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sand content decreases progressively from the west to the east. <\/span><b>Alluvial soils possess limited depth compared to the notable depth of black soils.<\/b><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpAdvQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpAdvQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><b>Ans: B<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exp:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 1 is correct:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the Upper and Middle Ganga plains, distinct alluvial soil types have emerged, namely Khadar and Bhangar.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Khadar, being the newer alluvium, results from annual flood depositions that enhance the soil with fine silt. Bhangar represents older alluvium deposited away from the floodplains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Both Khadar and Bhangar soils encompass calcareous concretions (Kankars).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These soils demonstrate a higher content of loam and clay in the middle and lower Ganga plains as well as the Brahmaputra valley.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Statement 2 is incorrect<\/b><b>: The nutrient composition of alluvial soils is characterised by a richness in potash but a deficiency in phosphorus. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These soils cover about 40 percent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement 3 is incorrect<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Soil particles are classified into three size groups: sand, silt, and clay. Sand particles are the largest, while clay particles are the smallest. Soil composition generally consists of a blend of these three components. Soil texture is determined by the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay. For example, a clay loam texture signifies roughly equal quantities of sand, silt, and clay. These variations in texture are outcomes of the weathering process. 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