Natural Disasters (Cyclones, Earthquakes, Volcanoes) NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Natural Disasters (Cyclones, Earthquakes, Volcanoes) MCQ Questions


1.
Tropical cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas and bring large-scale destruction through:
A.
Only seismic tremors along the coast
B.
Only heavy rainfall with no significant wind
C.
Violent winds, very heavy rainfall, and storm surges
D.
Only volcanic ash and lava flow
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ANSWER :
C. Violent winds, very heavy rainfall, and storm surges
2.
Tropical cyclones are known as 'Typhoons' in which region, according to NCERT?
A.
The Western Pacific and South China Sea
B.
The Indian Ocean
C.
Western Australia
D.
The Atlantic Ocean
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ANSWER :
A. The Western Pacific and South China Sea
3.
Which of the following is a necessary condition for the formation and intensification of a tropical cyclone, as per NCERT?
A.
Strong vertical wind shear
B.
A large sea surface with temperature higher than 27°C
C.
A sea surface temperature below 15°C
D.
Presence of a polar front
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ANSWER :
B. A large sea surface with temperature higher than 27°C
4.
What is the primary source of energy that intensifies a tropical cyclone?
A.
Friction generated between wind and ocean waves
B.
Condensation process in the towering cumulonimbus clouds around the storm's centre
C.
Direct absorption of sunlight by the storm's eye
D.
Heat released from volcanic activity on the seafloor
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ANSWER :
B. Condensation process in the towering cumulonimbus clouds around the storm's centre
5.
Why does a tropical cyclone dissipate after making landfall?
A.
The eye of the storm collapses instantly
B.
The Coriolis force suddenly reverses direction
C.
Land surfaces generate stronger winds than oceans
D.
The moisture supply from the sea is cut off
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ANSWER :
D. The moisture supply from the sea is cut off
6.
The place where a tropical cyclone crosses the coast is referred to as the:
A.
Source region of the cyclone
B.
Eye wall of the cyclone
C.
Landfall of the cyclone
D.
Epicentre of the cyclone
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ANSWER :
C. Landfall of the cyclone