atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A):
Areas lying within five to eight degree latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.
Reason (R):
High temperature and high humidity cause convectional rainfall mostly in the noon near the equator.
By using the code given below, select the correct answer.
Code

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true

d) (A) is true, but (R) is false

Question : 2

The lowest layer of the atmosphere is :

a) Thermosphere

b) Stratosphere

c) Mesosphere

d) Troposphere

Question : 3

The layer where the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude is totally absent is

a) Ionosphere

b) Troposphere

c) Mesosphere

d) Stratosphere

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding the cumulonimbus clouds

1. This cloud is also referred to as thunder clouds.
2. This brings convectional rain.
3. This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons.
4. These are woolly, bumpy clouds arranged in layers appearing like waves in the blue sky.

a) 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 4 only

d) 1 and 4

Question : 5

Match the lists correctly.

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 3 2 4 1

d) 2 3 1 4

Question : 6

The velocity of winds is governed by

a) Farrel’s Law

b) pressure gradient

c) temperature

d) rotation of the earth