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69 questions in Geography.

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2025 · Q26GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement I : The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions. Statement II : Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
  2. (b)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
  3. (c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
  4. (d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
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Official answer(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

2025 · Q27GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement I : In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II : In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
  2. (b)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
  3. (c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
  4. (d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

2024 · Q1GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II : Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

  1. (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

2024 · Q2GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologyeasy

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles. Statement-II : At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

  1. (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

2024 · Q4GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January ? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only

2023 · Q62GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.
  2. (b)Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.
  3. (c)Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.
  4. (d)Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.
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Official answer(c) Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.

2023 · Q64GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement–II : The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
  2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
  3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

2017 · Q66GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2013 · Q60GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(a) 1 only