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question_answer1)
Which one of the areas marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure of the cyclone, witnesses heavy torrential short duration rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms?
A)
A done
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B)
B done
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C)
C done
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D)
D done
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question_answer2)
Which among the following represents the correct sequence in increasing height, of different types of cloud formation?
A)
Cirrus, cumulonimbus, stratus, cumulus done
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B)
Stratus, cumulus, cirrus, cumulonimbus done
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C)
Cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus, cirrus done
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D)
Cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus, stratus done
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question_answer3)
Which of the following clouds are more commonly formed in the equatorial rainforests?
A)
Cumulonimbus done
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B)
Stratocumulus done
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C)
Nimbostratus done
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D)
Alto cumulus done
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question_answer4)
The tropical cyclones do not occur close to the equator because of
A)
Excessive heat done
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B)
Calm air done
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C)
Weak coriolis force done
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D)
The winds are too wet and heavy done
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question_answer5)
As per Ferrel's law
A)
in the northern hemisphere, the north blowing winds are deflected westward done
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B)
in the southern hemisphere, the north blowing winds are deflected eastward done
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C)
in the northern hemisphere, the south blowing winds are deflected eastward done
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D)
in the southern hemisphere the south blowing winds are deflected eastward done
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question_answer6)
Spring tides occur when
A)
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line done
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B)
the moon, the sun and the earth are the right angles, with the earth at the apex done
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C)
the moon is nearest to the earth done
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D)
the moon is farthest from the earth done
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question_answer7)
Study the following diagram:
The diagram represents
A)
high tide done
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B)
spring tide at new moon done
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C)
spring tide at full moon done
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D)
neap tide at half moon done
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question_answer8)
Which of the following statements is not true of Trade Winds?
A)
They blow from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums. done
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B)
They are deflected to the right to become South-East done
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C)
Trades in the southern hemisphere. done
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D)
They are constant in strength and direction. done
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question_answer9)
Perpendicular rays are usually more heating than oblique rays. Therefore, south-facing slopes are warmer than north-facing slopes in the summer
A)
in the northern hemisphere done
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B)
in the southern hemisphere done
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C)
everywhere done
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D)
nowhere done
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question_answer10)
Which of the following is wrongly matched?
A)
Rainfall caused by mountain standing in the way of moisture-laden winds-relief rainfall. done
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B)
Rain caused by vertical circulation of air currents- orographic rainfall. done
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C)
Rain caused by a warm moist air mass moving upward over cold air mass- cyclonic rain-fall. done
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D)
An area sheltered from rain bearing winds by a hill- rain shadow area. done
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question_answer11)
Some large lakes in temperate latitudes have a moderating influence upon the climate of adjacent land surfaces. Such an influence may develop when
A)
the water is shallow done
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B)
the lake is high above sea level done
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C)
prevailing out blowing winds cross the lake in water done
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D)
the lake is a basin of inland drainage done
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question_answer12)
What causes snowfall?
A)
When condensation takes place below 0\[{}^\circ \]C and precipitation occurs in the form of flakes. done
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B)
When rain freezes into snowflakes while passing through the atmosphere. done
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C)
When condensation takes place in the form of fog and precipitation occurs as flakes. done
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D)
When the air temperature is much lower than surface temperature. done
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question_answer13)
Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude?
A)
\[{{22}^{{}^{1}/{}_{2}{}^\circ }}\] North and South done
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B)
\[{{40}^{{}^{1}/{}_{2}{}^\circ }}\] North and South done
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C)
\[{{42}^{{}^{1}/{}_{2}{}^\circ }}\] North and South done
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D)
\[{{66}^{{}^{1}/{}_{2}{}^\circ }}\] North and South done
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question_answer14)
Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?
A)
All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water done
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B)
The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet done
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The total amount of rain per year, irrespective of snow, hail and sleet done
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D)
All forms of precipitation measure after conversion to equal quantity of ice done
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question_answer15)
Although hot deserts have a very low annual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms do occur and these sometimes produce steep-sided, flat-floored valleys called
A)
gorges done
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B)
wadi done
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C)
canyons done
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D)
barchans done
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question_answer16)
Winter temperature ranging from -29\[{}^\circ \]C to -40\[{}^\circ \]C, summer temperature about 10\[{}^\circ \]C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm, and low humidity. These characterise the climate.
A)
Taiga done
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B)
Tundra done
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C)
Mountain done
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D)
West European done
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question_answer17)
Atmosphere with excess of carbon dioxide as a result of pollution could result in
A)
fall in temperature done
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B)
rise in temperature done
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C)
no change of temperature done
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D)
excess of ultraviolet rays reaching the earth done
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question_answer18)
Upto a height of 50 km from Earth, the atmosphere is composed of
A)
nitrogen, oxygen, argon, minor gases done
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B)
only nitrogen and oxygen done
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C)
only minor gases such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen, neon, helium, methane, etc. done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer19)
The order of the layers in the atmosphere, upwards from below, is
A)
stratosphere, troposphere, ionosphere and exosphere. done
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B)
exosphere, ionosphere, troposphere and stratosphere. done
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C)
troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere and exosphere. done
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D)
troposphere, magnetosphere, stratosphere and exosphere. done
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question_answer20)
The most prominent gases in the atmosphere, in terms of volume, are
A)
nitrogen and methane done
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B)
nitrogen and oxygen done
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C)
oxygen and carbon dioxide done
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D)
hydrogen and nitrogen done
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question_answer21)
What is the name given to winds blowing from subtropical high pressure regions, to the equator?
A)
Wester lies done
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B)
Tropical easterlies done
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C)
High latitude easterlies done
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D)
Doldrums done
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question_answer22)
?Horse latitudes? is the term applied to the
A)
\[{{0}^{0}}-{{5}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes done
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B)
polar circles done
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C)
\[{{30}^{0}}-{{40}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes done
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D)
\[{{40}^{0}}-{{60}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes done
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question_answer23)
The stratosphere is said to be ideal for flying jet aircraft. This is because
A)
this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuel consumption done
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B)
the temperature is constant and ideal for aircraft engine efficiency done
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C)
this layer is out of the firing range of anti-aircraft guns done
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D)
of the absence of clouds and other weather phenomena done
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question_answer24)
The velocity of winds is governed by
A)
pressure gradient done
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B)
Farrel?s Law done
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C)
rotation of the earth done
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D)
temperature done
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question_answer25)
Over which region is the temperature the highest near the tropopause?
A)
Around the equator done
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B)
Over the Arctic region done
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C)
Near the Tropic of Capricorn done
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D)
Near the Tropic of Cancer done
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question_answer26)
Which of the following are not a planetary wind?
A)
Easterlies done
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B)
Westerlies done
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C)
Drainage winds done
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D)
Trade winds done
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question_answer27)
The water content in the atmosphere
A)
is not dependent on temperature done
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B)
increases as temperature increase done
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C)
remains unchanged with change in temperature done
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D)
cannot be measured done
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question_answer28)
What will happen if the temperature of water is lowered from
C to
C?
A)
Water will freeze done
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B)
Water will first increases, then decrease done
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C)
The volume will first decrease, then increase done
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D)
The volume will first decrease, then increase done
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question_answer29)
What is the importance of ozone in the atmosphere?
A)
It provides protection against ultraviolet radiation. done
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B)
It provides condensation nuclei. done
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C)
It creates the greenhouse effect on earth. done
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D)
It helps scatter blue light. done
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question_answer30)
Which one is an anticyclone?
A)
Low pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere. done
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B)
High pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere. done
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C)
Low pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere. done
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D)
High pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere. done
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question_answer31)
The process of change of state of water from solid directly into vapour is called
A)
condensation done
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B)
snow fall done
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C)
sublimation done
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D)
precipitation done
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question_answer32)
What is the vapour pressure?
A)
The presence of vapour in air done
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Barometric pressure done
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C)
Pressure only due to vapour in the air done
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D)
Pressure in the clouds done
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question_answer33)
What is stated in terms of grams of water vapour per kilogram of moist air?
A)
Specific humidity done
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B)
Relative humidity done
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C)
Vapour pressure done
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D)
Absolute humidity done
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question_answer34)
The temperature at which an air parcel will become saturated with the present amount of water vapour is called
A)
critical temperature done
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B)
saturation point done
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C)
dew point done
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D)
condensation point done
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question_answer35)
The leeward side of a mountain which does not receive rain is known as the
A)
dry zone done
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B)
desert area done
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C)
rain-shadow area done
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D)
adiabatically dry area done
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question_answer36)
Dew is caused when
A)
humid air condenses on cool surface done
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the air is colder than the earth's surface done
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C)
the sky is overcast at night done
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D)
the wind is too dry to cause rainfall done
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question_answer37)
Which of the pedogenic regimes is associated with hot, dry climates?
A)
Podzolisation done
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B)
Gleisation done
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C)
Laterisation done
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D)
Calcification done
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question_answer38)
With what type of climate is the pedogenic regime of podzolisation associated?
A)
Hot and dry done
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B)
Humid temperate done
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C)
Equatorial done
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D)
Cool and dry done
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question_answer39)
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
A)
Halo is produced by diffraction in ice crystals. done
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B)
Corona is produced by refraction by water droplets. done
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C)
Halo is an indication of approaching bad weather. done
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D)
Though corona and halo is produced by different phenomena, the colour sequence produced in them remains the same. done
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question_answer40)
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
[a] The temperature of air rises when its pressure falls. |
[b] The pressure of the air falls when the temperature |
A)
I only done
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B)
II only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer41)
Of the main constituents, which of the following have great influence in earth's climatic conditions?
A)
Oxygen done
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B)
Nitrogen done
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C)
Carbon dioxide done
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D)
Water Vapour done
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question_answer42)
Winter rains in North and North-West India are generally associated with the phenomenon of :
A)
retreating monsoon done
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B)
temperate cyclones done
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C)
local thunderstorms done
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D)
shift in jet stream movement done
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question_answer43)
Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?
A)
Temperatures range from \[21{}^\circ C\] in summer to \[10{}^\circ C\]1 or below in the winter done
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B)
Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer done
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C)
On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain done
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D)
The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm done
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question_answer44)
The weight of water vapor per unit weight of air is
A)
Specific Humidity done
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B)
Relative humidity done
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C)
Absolute Humidity done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer45)
Which of the following latitudinal extents relate to horse latitudes'?
A)
\[{{20}^{0}}-{{30}^{0}}\] North and South done
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B)
\[{{30}^{0}}-{{40}^{0}}\]North and South done
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C)
\[{{40}^{0}}-{{50}^{0}}\]North and South done
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D)
\[{{50}^{0}}-{{60}^{0}}\]North and South done
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question_answer46)
Which region of the Earth's surface is called doldrums?
A)
Equatorial low pressure belt done
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B)
Sub-tropical high pressure belt done
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C)
Between \[{{10}^{0}}\] to 23.\[{{5}^{0}}\] North and South Latitudes done
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D)
Sub-polar low pressure belt done
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question_answer47)
Which one of the following is a low cloud?
A)
Cirrocumulus done
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B)
Cirrostratus done
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C)
Altocumulus done
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D)
Nimbostratus done
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question_answer48)
Injurious ultraviolet radiations are mostly prevented from reaching the land surface as these are absorbed mostly by which one of the following?
A)
Stratosphere done
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B)
Troposphere done
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C)
Ionosphere done
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D)
Mesosphere done
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question_answer49)
The earth's reflectivity of solar radiation, termed albedo, is highest in which one of the following?
A)
Cropland done
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B)
Forest area done
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C)
Sand desert done
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D)
Snow area done
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question_answer50)
Which one of the following regions on the surface of Earth has Horse Latitudes?
A)
Equatorial low pressure belt done
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B)
Sub-tropical high pressure belt done
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C)
Sub-polar low pressure belt done
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D)
Polar high pressure belt done
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question_answer51)
Which one of the following is produced by rain water action?
A)
Gorge done
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B)
Cliff done
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C)
Gully done
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D)
Dome done
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question_answer52)
What is the general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal?
A)
East to West done
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B)
West to East done
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C)
West to South done
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D)
North to South done
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question_answer53)
Which one among the following statements relating to an anticyclone is correct?
A)
Anticyclone is a wind system with a high pressure centre done
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B)
In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward done
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C)
The contribution of an anticyclone towards done
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D)
The movement of wind is clockwise in an anticyclone of southern hemisphere done
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question_answer54)
Doldrums is a
A)
Tropical wind belt done
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Tropical wind deflection belt done
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Sub-tropical wind belt done
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Tropical no-wind belt done
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question_answer55)
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
A)
warm and cold atmospheric currents meet done
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B)
rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea done
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C)
warm and cold oceanic currents meet done
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D)
continental shelf is undulating done
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question_answer56)
What is the term used to denote the temperature at which the water vapour present in the atmosphere is sufficient to saturate?
A)
Condensation point done
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B)
Dew point done
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C)
Sublimation point done
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D)
Saturation point done
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question_answer57)
Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as
A)
Typhoon done
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B)
Willy-willy done
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C)
Hurricane done
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D)
Baguio done
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question_answer58)
Cloudy nights are warmer than clear nights because of
A)
greenhouse effect done
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B)
depletion of ozone layer done
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C)
insolation done
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D)
terrestrial radiation done
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question_answer59)
As we proceed from equator to poles, the daily range of temperature tends to
A)
decrease done
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B)
increase done
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C)
be constant done
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D)
fluctuate done
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question_answer60)
Doldrums are characterized by
A)
uniform low pressure done
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B)
uniform high pressure done
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C)
high wind velocity done
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D)
low humidity done
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question_answer61)
Which of the following statements are correct?
[a] In a cyclone, the area of low pressure is at the centre surrounded by the areas of high pressure |
[b] In a cyclone, the areas of low pressure surround the area of high pressure |
[c] In an anti-cyclone, the area of high pressure is surrounded by the areas of low pressure |
[d] In an anti-cyclone, the area of low pressure is surrounded by the areas of high pressure |
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
1 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 4 done
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D)
2 and 4 done
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question_answer62)
Jet streams are usually found in the
A)
ozonosphere done
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mesosphere done
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C)
tropopause done
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D)
ionosphere done
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question_answer63)
What is the general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal?
A)
East to West done
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B)
West to East done
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C)
West to South done
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D)
North to South done
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question_answer64)
Hot deserts like Sahara, Arabia, etc., receive very (negligible amount of rainfall. This is because they
A)
do not receive moisture-bearing wind from the oceans done
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are the most rocky and barren areas of the Earth done
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C)
are located on the tropical high pressure belt of the atmosphere done
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D)
are not on the path of the monsoons done
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question_answer65)
Sirocco is a name used to mean
A)
a local wind done
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B)
a volcano done
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C)
an island done
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D)
an ocean current done
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question_answer66)
The intensity of insolation depends on
A)
Altitude done
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Nature of terrain done
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C)
Wind done
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D)
Latitude done
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question_answer67)
When the winds blow from all sides to the central low in an anticlockwise direction, then this phenomenon is known as
A)
anti-tropical cyclones of southern hemisphere done
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B)
temperate cyclones of northern hemisphere done
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C)
tropical cyclones of northern hemisphere done
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D)
tropical cyclones of southern hemisphere done
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question_answer68)
Chinook is a
A)
cold wind in Europe done
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B)
tropical desert storm in West Asia done
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warm wind in North-America done
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depression to South Africa done
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question_answer69)
Mist is a result of which one of the following
A)
Condensation done
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Evaporation done
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Sublimation done
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D)
Saturation done
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question_answer70)
Consider the following statements regarding the cumulonimbus clouds
[a] This cloud is also referred to as thunder clouds. |
[b] This brings convectional rain. |
[c] This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons. |
[d] These are woolly, bumpy clouds arranged in layers appearing like waves in blue sky. |
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
A)
2 only done
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B)
3 only done
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C)
1 and 4 done
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D)
4 only done
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question_answer71)
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. |
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Burt 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer72)
The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere. |
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Broth 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer73)
Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because
1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface. |
2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere. |
3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere. |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 3 done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer74)
A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called ionosphere facilities radio communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to earth. |
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer75)
Which of the following is/are not correct?
1. The unit of measurement of Sun's radiation is Langley. |
2. The incoming solar radiation to earth is 2 cal/cm2-min |
3. The mean sea level pressure of atmosphere is 1013.2 bar. |
4. We are normally not aware of atmosphere pressure because it acts in all directions. |
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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B)
2, 3 and 4 done
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C)
3 only done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer76)
Consider the following statements:
1. Clouds generally reflects some of the sunlight in different directions and the rest is absorbed. |
2. Nearly 90% of the water vapour lies below 12 km of the atmosphere. |
3. Water vapour does not exceed 3 percent to 4 percent of total volume of air. |
4. Nitrogen serves mainly as dilutant and dissolver. |
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 only done
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D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer77)
Which of the following is/are correct?
1. The Northern Pacific is the deepest part of the Ocean. |
2. The South-West Pacific is devoid of marginal seas. |
3. The South-East Pacific has broad submarine ridges and plateaus. |
4. The ocean floor of the Pacific Ocean is fairly uniform with broad rises and depressions. |
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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The absence of which among the following causes the temperature of the atmosphere to decrease with ascent along with decreasing density of air?
1. Vegetation |
2. Water |
3. Carbon dioxide |
4. Oxygen |
5. Nitrogen |
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question_answer79)
Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard.
1. Land gets heated by conduction |
2. Water has a higher specific heat |
3. Only the surface layers of water are heated |
4. Water gets heated by convection |
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Which of the following are true with regard to temperature control of the atmosphere of a given place?
1. The major temperature contrasts on earth's surface are between land masses and oceans. |
2. During night, the water surface cools more rapidly than the land surface. |
3. Temperature generally decreases with latitude on either side of the equator. |
4. Temperature rises to a maximum during summer and falls to a minimum during winter. |
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question_answer81)
Which of the following statements are true with regard to trophical monsoon climate?
1. Temperatures range from \[32{}^\circ C\] in the hot season to about \[15{}^\circ C\] in the cool season. |
2. Annual rainfall varies greatly. |
3. The climate is best developed in the southern continents. |
4. It consists of three main seasons, i.e., cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season. |
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An anti-cyclone
1. is an intense low pressure system. |
2. has winds blowing clockwise in the southern hemisphere. |
3. is accompanied by clear and settled weather conditions. |
4. is more extensive, slower-moving and more persistent than a depression. |
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Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. The top most layer of ocean water is called the thermo dine layer. |
ii. The highest salinity in water is found in the Lake Van |
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Consider the following climatic characteristics:
1. Temperatures range from \[21{}^\circ C\] in the summer to \[10{}^\circ C\] or below in the winter. |
2. Off-shore trade winds blow during the summer. |
3. The summers are hot and dry; and winters are cool and moist. |
4. The annual rainfall ranges from 500 mm to 760 mm. Select the correct climatic type which possesses the above characteristics using the codes given below: |
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question_answer85)
Consider the following statements :
1. Troposphere varies in its thickness between equator and poles. |
2. Stratosphere does not experience Normal Lapse Rate. |
3. Ozone layer occurs in the Mesosphere. |
4. Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere and Mesosphere. |
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Consider the following statements :
1. Half the water vapour in the air in atmosphere lies below an altitude of 1000 m. |
2. The amount of precipitable water in the atmosphere increases from the equator to the poles. |
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question_answer87)
Consider the following statements:
1. The approach of a cyclone is characterised by a rise in baromenic reading. |
2. In the cyclones of the southern hemisphere, the winds circulate in anticlockwise direction. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer88)
Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical grassland regions, rainfall mainly occurs |
2. in the short summer season with a long dry season. |
3. In Mediterranean region, the winter rainfall is caused |
4. by the passage of cyclones in the westerly wind belt which lies over this area. |
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question_answer89)
Consider the following statements:
1. In a cyclone, the direction of wind flow is counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere. |
2. The tropical cyclone fades away when it reaches land because there is no large supply of warm moist air. |
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The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
I. Thermal difference between land and water |
II. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans |
III. Presence of strong winds in the interior |
IV. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts |
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question_answer91)
Which among the following statements characterized El Nino?
I. It occurs at irregular intervals |
II. It carriers warmer water |
III. It carries less saline water |
IV. Its atmospheric equivalent is southern oscillation. |
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Cyclone is a low pressure system. |
2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere. |
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question_answer93)
Which of the following statements regarding hurricanes is/are correct?
1. They develop over the ocean between \[8{}^\circ -15{}^\circ \] N. |
2. They are almost absent in the South Atlantic Ocean. |
3. They do not develop close to the equator. |
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The diagram given below shows the schematic relations of temperature and precipitation of tropical climatic type over land:
Arrange the climatic types in the correct sequence from left to right:
1. Monsoon topics |
2. Wet and dry tropics |
3. Arid and semiarid |
4. Rainy tropics |
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DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List-I | List-II |
Fog | (1) A mass of minute droplets of water or tiny crystals of ice formed by the condensation of water vapour in free air at considerable elevations. |
Cloud | (2) Condensation at a dew point which is at or below freezing point. |
White Frost | (3) Moisture deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surface of solid objects such as stones, grass blades etc. |
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List-I | List-II |
[a] Cloudiness and heavy precipitation unfavourble | (1) Equatorial region |
[b] Westerlies throughout the year and mild winteres | (2) Mediterranean region |
[c] Famous for game park land type of vegetation | (3) Savanna region |
[d] Dry summers, wet winters and orchard farming | (4) West Eurpoean region |
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