Multiple Choice QuestionsASSERTION (A) : A characteristics feature of the tropical cyclone is its central eye.
REASON (R) : Tropical cyclone is not associated with cloud-free vortex produced by the intense spiralling of the storm.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanatin of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) is true , but (R) is false.
Sublimation describes the direct transition rfrom
Solid to vapour
Vapour to solid
Liquid to apour
Vapour to liquid
Which of the following factors is responsible for the planetary wind belts ?
The tilt of earth's axis
The rotation of earth
High and low pressure belts
Differential rate of heating of land and water
The correct sequence of Koppen's climatic type from Nile delta towards Congo Basin is
BWh-BSh-Aw-Af
Aw-Af-BSh-BWh
BWh--Aw-BSh-Af
Af-Aw-BSh-BWh
ASSERTION (A) : There is a little mixing of air between the troposphere and stratosphere.
REASON (R) : The stratosphere holds large volume of water vapour dust.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true , but (R) is false.
(A) is false , but (R) is true.
Which of the following eathquakes was the severely devastating and disastrous that occured in India ?
Kangra earthquake , 1905
Bihar earthquake , 1934
Gujarat earthquake , 2001
Koyna earthquake , 1967
ASSERTION (A) : Stbale atmospheric condition prevails when environmental lapse rate is less than dry and wet adiabatic lapse rates.
REASON (R) : The parcel of air is warmer than the surreounding environment at all the levels as it descends .
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
The mature stage of thunderstorm is characterized by
strong updrafts and downdrafts
lack of electrical charges
end of precipitation
lack of ice crystals
| LIST I | LIST II |
| (a) Katabatic wind | (i) Warm dry winds moving down the east slopes of Rockies. |
| (b) Chinooks | (ii) Warm dry winds in Southern California. |
| (c) Santa Ana | (iii) Cold air situated over highland area set in motion. |
| (d) Foehn | (iv) Warm dry winds moving down the east slopes of Alps. |
a-2 , b-1 , c-3 , d-4
a-3 , b-1 , c-2 , d-4
a-1 , b-3 , c-4 , d-2
a-4 , b-2 , c-3 , d-1
