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Atmosphere & Climatology

69 questions in Geography.

Asked in 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

2002 · Q149GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. Reason (R): Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

2001 · Q14GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (°C): 9.4 10.6 11.7 12.2 13.3 13.9 13.9 14.4 15.6 15.0 13.3 10.6 Rainfall (cm): 12.2 9.1 7.9 2.5 1.8 0.3 – – 0.8 2.5 6.1 11.7 Average Temperature: 12.8 °C Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following:

  1. (a)Mediterranean region
  2. (b)Monsoon region
  3. (c)Steppe region
  4. (d)North-West European region
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Official answer(a) Mediterranean region

2001 · Q27GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low. Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(c) A is true, but R is false

2000 · Q42GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Consider the following statements about the “Roaring Forties”: I. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. II. They blow with great strength and constancy. III. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere. IV. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a)I, II and III
  2. (b)II, III and IV
  3. (c)I, III and IV
  4. (d)I, II and IV
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Official answer(b) II, III and IV

1999 · Q29GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Consider the following temperature and rainfall data: Month Temperature °C Rainfall cm January 6.7 14.0 February 6.7 13.2 March 7.2 11.4 April 8.9 9.4 May 11.1 8.1 June 13.9 8.1 July 15.0 9.6 August 15.0 12.2 September 13.9 10.4 October 11.1 14.4 November 8.9 14.0 December 7.8 16.8 The climate to which this data pertains is

  1. (a)St. Lawrence type
  2. (b)China type
  3. (c)West European type
  4. (d)Mediterranean type
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Official answer(c) West European type

1997 · Q3GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologydifficult

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Climatic Conditions) I. Chennai is warmer than Calcutta II. Snowfall in Himalayas III. Rainfall decreases from Depressions IV. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in winter List II (Reasons) A) North-east Monsoon B) Altitude C) Western West Bengal to Punjab D) Distance from sea E) Latitude Codes:

  1. (a)I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-E
  2. (b)I-D, II-E, III-A, IV-C
  3. (c)I-E, II-B, III-D, IV-C
  4. (d)I-E, II-A, III-C, IV-D
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Official answer(c) I-E, II-B, III-D, IV-C

1996 · Q42GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  1. (a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

1995 · Q53GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologyeasy

Willy Willy is

  1. (a)a type of tree grown in temperate regions
  2. (b)a wind that blows in a desert
  3. (c)a tropical cyclone of north-west Australia
  4. (d)a kind of common fish found near Lakshadweep islands
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Official answer(c) a tropical cyclone of north-west Australia