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41.

LIST I

(Compound)

LIST II

(Volume % in dry air)

(a) Oxygen (1) 0.03
(b) Argon (2) 78.08
(c) Carbon di-oxide (3) 0.93
(d) Nitrogen (4) 20.94
  • a-4 , b-2 , c-3 , d-1

  • a-4 , b-3 , c-1 , d-2

  • a-3 , b-4 , c-2 , d-1

  • a-4 , b-3 , c-2 , d-1


42.

In Koppen's classification of climate the symbol Aw refers to :

  • Monsoon climate

  • Tropical rainforest climate

  • Steppe climate

  • Tropical Savanna climate


43.

ASSERTION (A) : Tropical climates are of special geographical interest.

REASON (R) : Over 75% of the World's population inhabits between latitudes of 30°N to 30°S

  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).

  • (A) is true , but (R) is false.

  • (A) is false , but (R) is true.


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44.

Which one of the following is the main energy source for the formation of thunderstorms ?

  • Geothermal energy of the Earth

  • Latent heat derived from condensed water vapour

  • Large scale fossil fuel burning

  • Formation of Ozone(O3) hole


B.

Latent heat derived from condensed water vapour


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45.

Which one of the followings is the correct average air mass density at the surface of the Earth ?

  • 0.9 kg m-3

  • 1.2 kg m-3

  • 1.5 kg m-3

  • 0.7 kg m-3


46.

In which one of the following atmospheric layers the temperature decreases with height at an average rate of about 0.6°C per 100m ?

  • Troposphere

  • Stratosphere

  • Thermosphere

  • Ionosphere


47.

Which one of the following represents a source of atmospheric energy ?

  • Infrared radiation emitted downward from clouds.

  • Visible radiation scattered upward into the space.

  • Latent heat released

  • Albedo of the earth and the atmosphere


48.

Which one of the following processes is important for the formation of lightning in a developing cloud ?

  • Absorption of solar cosmic rays

  • Small lapse rate

  • Strong vertical air currents

  • Heavy rainfall


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49.

ASSERTION (A) : Land surface is heated more quickly and to agreater extent than the water surface when subjected to equal amount of insolation.

REASON (R) : The land is opaque while water is transparent to solar energy.

  • 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.


50.

Which one of the 'C' types of climate receives the bulk of its precipitation during the cold season ?

  • Cfa

  • Cs

  • Cwa

  • Cfc


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