atmosphere & climatology section 7 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 11 [NDA/NA 2014-II]

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

a) 4 1 3 2

b) 4 2 3 1

c) 2 1 3 4

d) 2 3 1 4

Question : 12

Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

a) Cirrus-Wispy, fibrous — Looking cloud which indicates fair weather

b) High Clouds — 10000 to 15000 meters above sea level

c) Cirrostratus — Thin white sheet type which gives the sun and moon their haloes

d) Cirrocumulus — A thin cloud, often globular and rippled

Question : 13 [NDA 2015-I]

Which one of the following statements regarding water cycle is correct ?

a) Only evaporation of surface water of rivers and oceans is responsible for cloud formation.

b) Transpiration by plants does contribute to cloud formation.

c) Underground water may also be connected to surface water.

d) Rainfall does not contribute in maintenance of underground water table.

Question : 14

Match the following List-I & List-II:

a) 3 1 2 4

b) 3 2 1 4

c) 3 4 1 2

d) 1 3 4 2

Question : 15 [UP (Pre) 2013]

Hekistotherms are plants growing in

a) high temperature

b) bright light

c) very low light

d) very low temperature