How many statements about Morels (Morchella) are correct?

Only one statement is correct. Morels (Morchella) are edible mushrooms known for their high market value and medicinal properties. They grow naturally in specific high-elevation Himalayan forest ecosystems during a narrow rainy season and can cost between Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000 per kilogram. They are not found in the Western Ghats. Hence, only statement 3 is correct.

What is the Clarion-Clipperton Zone?

The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) is an abyssal plain located in the Pacific Ocean. It lies at depths of around 4,000 meters and is known for its rich deposits of polymetallic nodules containing nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. The zone is important for deep-sea mining research and marine biodiversity studies.

Where is Sijimali located and what is it known for?

Sijimali is part of the Eastern Ghats hill ranges in Odisha. It is known for its high-grade bauxite reserves, estimated at 311 million tonnes across 1,500 hectares in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts. The region has been in the news due to mining-related developments and tribal protests. It is not known for copper reserves.

Which desert-location pair is correctly matched among Atacama, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Namib Desert and Wadi Rum?

Only Wadi Rum – Jordan is correctly matched. Atacama Desert is located in Chile, McMurdo Dry Valleys are in Antarctica, and the Namib Desert is in Namibia. Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a hyper-arid desert region in Jordan.

What are coeval salt basins?

Coeval salt basins are regions where evaporite deposition and halokinesis occur simultaneously. These geological formations are significant in sedimentary geology and petroleum studies. A prominent example is the Hormuz Formation in the Persian Gulf region, formed during the Late Precambrian to Early Cambrian period.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Environment & Geography - 16th April 2026

Devesh
Apr 15
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Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Environment & Geography (Every Thursday) Quiz — covering Morels (Morchella), Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Sijimali, coeval salt basins and more.

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