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1. 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 Mesophere. 4. Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere and Mesosphere Which of these statements are correct? [NDA 2003]
2. A temperature inversion is most likely to occur under which of the following conditions? [IAS 2004]
3. Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following? [IAS 2007]
4. A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct? [CDS 2011]
5. In the Southern hemisphere the Westerlies blow from :
6. Any type of rainfall has the following aspects:
7. Match the following: A. Doldrums 1. 5°N to 5°S B. Horse Latitudes 2. 30°N to 30°S C. Torrid Zone 3. 40° and 50°S D. Roaring Forties 4. and A B C D
8. Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because [SSC Grad2011]
9. Subtropical high Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
10. In USA - which one of the following regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Wester lies? [IAS 2009]
11. Arrange the following gases of the atmosphere in increasing order by volume: 1. Nitrogen 2. Oxygen 3. Carbon dioxide 4. Argon
12. Precipitation takes place when:
13. Smog is likely to occur: [CDS 2002]
14. Fogs formed along - the sea-coast are due to:
15. Which of the following are the ideal conditions for the phenomenon of temperature inversion to occur? [IAS 2001] 1. Long nights 2. Cloudy sky 3. Calm and stable air 4. Dry air
16. Relative humidity of the atmosphere is directly affected by :
17. Consider the following statements: [Asstt Comm 2008] 1. Rainfall in the doldrums is of convectional nature. 2. Convectional rainfall is highly localized and is associated with minimum cloudiness. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
18. Frontal rain is caused by:
19. Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30°to 35°Nand S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
20. Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest?
21. Consider the following statements: 1. The monsoon climate is found in Northern Australia. 2. The China type climate is f6und in Argentina. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Asstt Comm 2008]
22. 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 fare correct? [CSAT 2011]
23. Cyclone is a system of wind blowing: [CBI 1991]
24. Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as : [NDA 1992]
25. Temperate cyclones bring along with them: