41). When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, it is called as:
A). geostropic wind |
B). polar wind |
C). westerlies |
D). trade winds |
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42). Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A). Roaring forties are the southern latitudes where Westerlies are prevalent |
B). Monsoons are local seasonal winds |
C). Doldrum belt lies between \( \Large 10 ^{\circ} \) N and \( \Large 10 ^{\circ} \) S latitudes |
D). Horse latitudes are found between Trade winds and Westerlies |
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43). Which one of the following is not a correct example of tropical cyclone?
A). Tornadoes |
B). Typhoons |
C). Hurricanes |
D). Nor westers |
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44). Match the following:
List I | List II | A. Canada | 1. Buran | B. Egypt | 2. Khamsin | C Argentina | 3. Foehn | D. Siberia | 4. Chinook | | 5. Zonda |
A B C D
A). 2 5 3 1 |
B). 4 2 5 1 |
C). 1 4 5 3 |
D). 4 5 3 2 |
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45). Temperate cyclones bring along with them:
A). pleasant weather |
B). snowfall and hail |
C). thunderstorms and torrential rainfall |
D). mild rainfall |
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46). Winds blow:
A). from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure |
B). in regions of low pressure |
C). in regions of high pressure |
D). from a region of low pressure to a region of high pressure |
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47). Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of:
A). 5 degree latitude towards the north only |
B). 5 degree latitude towards the south only |
C). 5 degree latitude towards north and south |
D). 10 degree latitude towards north and south |
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48). The chemically inactive gas present in the atmosphere is:
A). nitrogen |
B). water vapour |
C). oxygen |
D). argon |
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49). Doldrums are:
A). high latitudes with heavy snow |
B). equatorial zone with low pressure |
C). high pressure areas on mountains |
D). sub-polar zone with high pressure |
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50). With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements: 1. It is affected by Earth's rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes. 2. It is dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A). 1 only |
B). Both 1 and 2 |
C). 2 only |
D). Neither 1 nor 2 |
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