atmosphere & climatology section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following cloud is responsible for highly intense rain?

a) Cumulonimbus

b) Cumulus

c) Cirrostratus

d) Nimbostratus

Question : 2

For short-term climatic predictions, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the India subcontinent?

a) Movement of Jet Streams

b) La Nina

c) Green house effect on global level

d) El-Nino and Southern Oscillations

Question : 3

The main advantage of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is

a) Avoid floods

b) Recharge ground water

c) Avoid soil erosion

d) Reduce the loss of water

Question : 4

Which of the following cyclones did not affect India?

a) Nargis

b) Aila

c) Neelam

d) Thane

Question : 5

Which one of the following gases is found in highest quantity in Exosphere?

a) Helium

b) Hydrogen

c) Oxygen

d) Nitrogen

Question : 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Air close to the Earth’s surface is heavier.
2. Air close to the Earth’s surface contains a larger quantity of water vapour and dust particles.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2