atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Winter rains in North and North-West India are generally associated with the phenomenon of :

a) temperate cyclones

b) retreating monsoon

c) shift in jet stream movement

d) local thunderstorms

Question : 2

When air temperature rises, relative humidity

a) decreases

b) increases

c) may increase or decrease

d) does not change

Question : 3

Which layer of atmosphere is vital for telercommnications?

a) Thermosphere

b) Troposphere

c) Ionosphere

d) Stratosphere

Question : 4

Statement I
The wind is deflected to the right in Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern hemisphere from its normal course.
Statement II
Earth rotates from West-to-East. 

a) Both the statements are individualy true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

b) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

c) Statement I is false, but Statement ll is true

d) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

Question : 5

Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to :

a) revolution of earth

b) rotation of earth

c) uneven heating of earth

d) gravitational pull

Question : 6

In which of the following regions long forties winds blow?

a) Indian Ocean

b) North Sea

c) Coral Sea

d) Caribbean Sea