1. Exceptionally high rainfall is recorded in regions owing to

2. If a small raindrop falls through air

3. In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year?

4. With reference to convectional type of rainfall, consider the following statements:
1. It is a warm weather phenomenon.
2. This rainfall is associated with cumulo-nimbus clouds. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5. The seasonality of precipitation is affected by the seasonal movement of global and regional

6. Assertion (A) : The annual range of temperature is greater over land areas. Reason (R) : Land area warm and cool more rarely than water bodies. Codes

7. Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?

8. Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R) : High temperature and high humidity cause conventional rain in most afternoons near the equator. Codes

9. Coniferous forest regions are well developed in

10. Consider the following statements:
1. Most rainfall and snowfall in the mid-latitudes are formed by the ice-crystal process.
2. The base of cirrus clouds invariably occurs at an altitude below 5000 m. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

11. Assertion (A) : The seasonality of precipitation is affected by the seasonal movement of global and regional pressure systems. Reason (R) : Climates located at 10º to 15º of latitude experience a significant wet period when dominated by the Intertropical Convergence Zone. Codes

12. Consider the following statements :
1. The variation in average annual range of temperature at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere.
2. At latitudes poleward of 35°, the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere, the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

13. Large areas in India are subjected to considerable rainfall variability. Rainfall variability is likely to be the greatest in the areas of

14. Which one of the following islands receives conventional rainfall?

15. A form precipitation is

16. In mid-latitudes, convective precipitation is associated with

17. Which type of rainfall is caused when masses of air pushed by wind are forced up the side of elevated land formations, such as large mountains?

18. Match List-I (Climatic Type) with List-II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II A.Savannah 1. Rainfall below 15 cm and thorny scrub vegetation
B. Humid subtropical
2. No prolonged dry season and rainforest vegetation C.West coast marine
3. Annual rainfall 75 cm, no pronounced dry season forest vegetation D.Middle latitude desert
4. Rain scanty, long dry season, bush and short Grass vegetation
5. Annual temperature range below 20°C and mixed hardwood to coniferous vegetation Codes A B C D

19. Had there been equator in place of the Tropic of Cancer in India, the change caused in climate would be