UPSC Ki Taiyari

Important deserts of the world: Deserts are characterized by their extreme aridity and high temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night. The lack of moisture in the air and on the ground makes it difficult for plants and animals to survive in these regions. Hot deserts, such as the Sahara and the Arabian Desert, have daytime temperatures that can exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius), while nighttime temperatures can drop to below freezing. These deserts experience very little rainfall, often less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) per year. Cold deserts, such as the Gobi and the Patagonian Desert, have temperatures that can also be extreme, but tend to be much cooler than hot deserts. They also experience very little rainfall, often less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) per year. In addition to being dry, cold deserts can be subject to strong winds and occasional snowfall. Deserts also exhibit unique weather patterns, such as sandstorms, dust devils, and flash fl...

Daily Quiz F or UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. A Landmass bounded by a sea on three sides is referred to as A) Coast B) Isaland C) Peninsula✓ D) None of the above Q-2. Mountain ranges in the Eastern part of India forming it's boundary with Myanmar are collectively called A) Himachal B) Uttarakhand C) Purvachal✓ D) None of the above Q-3. The western coastal strip,South of Goa is referred to as A) Coromandel B) Konkan C) Kannad✓ D) Northern circar Q-4. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats A) Anai Mudi B) Kanchenjunga C) Mahendragiri✓ D) Khasi Q-5. India's only active volcano is found in A) Barren island✓ B) Lakshadeep island C) Himalayan ranges D) None of the above Q-6. The largest salt water lake in India A) Chilika lake✓ B) Sambhar lake C) Dal lake D) Wular lake Q-7. The Largest inhabited riverine island in the world A) Barren island B) Majuli island✓ C) Nicobar island D) None of the above Q-8. The southern par...