Climatology UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Climatology MCQ Questions


7.
Consider the following statements:
1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
8.
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
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A.
Rainfall throughout the year
B.
Rainfall in winter only
C.
An extremely short dry season
D.
A definite dry and we season
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ANSWER :
D. A definite dry and we season
9.
Variations in the length of daytime and night-time from season to season are due to
UPSC - 2013
A.
the earth's rotation on its axis
B.
the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
C.
latitudinal position of the place
D.
revolution of the earth on a titled axis
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ANSWER :
D. revolution of the earth on a titled axis
10.
During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3
C.
1 and 3
D.
None of the above produces the thunder
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ANSWER :
D. None of the above produces the thunder
11.
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
12.
In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?
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A.
Sea surface temperatures are low
B.
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
C.
Coriolis force is too weak
D.
Absence of land in those regions
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ANSWER :
B. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs