CLIMATOLOGY

1. Which of the following conditions is/are conducive for the formation of tropical cyclones?
1. large and continuous supply of warm and moist air.
2. large value of coriolis force.
3. inflow of air at upper level of atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

2. When cold front passes over an area then

1. temperature decreases.
2. relative humidity increases.
3. sky becomes clear.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

3. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal branch
because
a) Arabian sea is larger than the Bay of Bengal.
b) entire Arabian sea current advances towards India, whereas only a part of the Bay of Bengal
current enters India.
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none is correct because Bay of Bengal branch is more powerful.

4. Secondary circulation in atmosphere consists of

1. polar easterlies
2. temperate cyclones
3. mountain winds
4. monsoon
5. sea breezes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 3 and 5 only

5. With reference to monsoon of eastern Asia and southern Asia, consider the following statements:
1. Winter monsoon in eastern Asia is stronger than summer monsoon while it is the opposite in
southern Asia.
2. The burst of monsoon over southern Asia is associated with turbulent weather whereas that in
east Asia is characterized by mild weather disturbances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. With reference to frontal precipitation, consider the following statements:

1. Precipitation associated with a warm front is of long duration.
2. Heavy but short duration precipitation occurs because of stationary front.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Which of the following region/s will have most of its rainfall in the months of December-January?
1. areas in the borderlands of the Mediterranean sea.
2. central and southern California coast in USA
3. central Chile
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

8. The greatest damage to life and property from a hurricane is due to

a) storm surge.
b) torrential rains.
c) strong winds in the hurricane
d) both (b) and (c)

9. What are the causes of low pressure in the equatorial region?

1. high temperature
2. air convergence
3. high humidity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

10. Which of the following areas is/are best suited for formation of air masses?
1. an extensive area with broadly uniform surface of earth.
2. areas having cyclones.
3. hot deserts in tropical regions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

11. Which one of the following is correct descending order (% composition) of permanent
gases of Atmosphere?
a) Argon > Carbon dioxide > Neon > Helium
b) Carbon dioxide > Argon > Neon > Helium
c) Carbon dioxide > Argon > Helium > Neon
d) Argon > Carbon dioxide > Helium > Neon

12. Which one of the following is correct about Water Vapour?

1. Water vapour in atmosphere increases with altitude.
2. Water vapour decreases from the equator towards the pole.
Select the correct options:
a) 1only b) 2 only
c) Both d) None of the above

13. Which one of the following is correct order of layers in atmosphere?

a) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
b) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
c) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere
d) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

14. Which one of the following is true about stratosphere?

1. Ozone layer is found in stratosphere.
2. Aeroplanes y
in stratosphere.
Select the correct options:
a) 1 only b) 2 only
c) Both d) None

15. Earth is nearest to the sun on

a) 4th July b) 23rd Sep
c) 21st June d) 3rd January

16. Which of the following factors is not associated with Insolation at the Surface of Earth?
a) Rotation of earth on its axis
b) Angle of inclination of the sun’s rays
c) Transparency of the atmosphere
d) None of the above
17. The cold and dense downslope wind flowing from the mountain slope during the night is known
as
A. anabatic wind
B. khamsin
C. harmattan
D. katabatic wind.

18. Identify the chemically inactive or noble gas from the following :
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Argon
D. Carbon-di-oxide.

19. With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements
I.It is affected by Earth’s rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes
II.It dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II.

20. Atmospheric pressure generated on the earth’s surface is due to :

A. Earth’s rotation
B. Erath’s revolution
C. Gravitional force of the Earth
D. None of these.

21. Among the following gases which is/are responsible for climate change ?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon-di-oxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Helium.

22. Arrange the following gases present in atmosphere in the decreasing order of volume :
I.Helium
II.Oxygen
III.Nitrogen
IV.Argon
A. (I), (III), (III), (IV)
B. (II), (III), (IV), (I)
C. (III), (II), (IV), (I)
D. (IV), (III), (I), (II).

23. Increased Carbon-di-oxidein atmosphere results in :

A. uniform Earth temperature
B. increased volume of sea water
C. fall in Earth temperature
D. rise in Earth temperature.

24. What is the correct sequence of the atmospheric layers from bottom-to-top ?
A. Mesophere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere
B. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesophere, Thermosphere
C. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesophere, Thermosphere
D. Thermosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesophere.

25. Which is the most suitable layer for flying of Jet aeroplanes ?
A. Troposphere
B. Mesophere
C. Thermosphere
D. Stratosphere.

26. Which instrument is used to measure the relative humidity in air ?

A. Hydrometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Hygrograph
D. Barometer

27. Psychrometer is an instrument used to measure :

A. relative humidity of air
B. atmospheric pressure
C. relative density of liquids
D. amount of actual evapotranspiration.

28. What is the cause behind frontal rain ?

A. tropical air meets cold polar air
B. cold air from sea
C. convection currents
D. none of these.

29. The contact of two air masses differing sharply in humidity originates :
A. stratospheric instability
B. tropical cyclones
C. inter tropical convergence
D. temperate xyclones.

30. What causes smog ?

A. due water pollution
B. due to Earth’s heat
C. due to air pollution
D. none of these.

31. In the Earth’s atmosphere, the atmospheric pressure :

A. remains constant with height
B. increases with height
C. decreases with height
D. first increases and then decreases with height.

32. Which layer of the atmosphere extend’s from the Earth’s surface upto 6-8 miles and experiences
decrease in temperature in constant rate ?
A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Mesophere
D. Thermosphere.

33. What is the most important factor in thunderstorms development ?

A. Atmospheric stability
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Atmospheric stability
D. Temperature inversion.

34. Which one of the following is not a form of precipitation ?

A. Hall
B. Fog
C. Snowfall
D. Rainfall.

35. Shadow effect is associated with which one of the following rainfall ?
A. Cyclonic rainfall
B. Orographic rainfall
C. Convectional rainfall
D. Frontal rainfall.

36. A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why ?
I.The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth
II.Radio waves have a very long wavelength
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II.

37. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Weather is the momentary state of the atmosphere.
II. Climate refers to the average of the weather conditions over a longer period of time.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

38. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Monsoon refers the climate associated with seasonal reversal in the direction of winds.
II. India has hot monsoonal climate.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

39. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The movement of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) plays an important role in the Indian
Monsoon.
II. The ITCZ is a zone of low pressure which attracts inflow of winds from different directions.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

40. Identify the important factors which influence the mechanism of Indian weather.
I. The shifting in the position of ITCZ
II. El-Nino
III. Jet streams
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. All
d. None

41. Match the following local storms with their correct definition:

I. Mango Shower ------- A) Pre-Monsoon showers which help in blossoming of coffee flowers
II. Blossom Shower ----- B) Pre-Monsoon showers which help in the ripening of mangoes
III. Nor Westers --------- C) Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in Northern plains
IV. Loo -------- D) Evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam

a. IA, IIB, IIIC, IVD

b. IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
c. IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
d. ID, IIA, IIIB, IVD

42. Identify the prominent characteristics of Monsoonal Rainfall in India.

I. Rainfall is seasonal in character.

II. Monsoonal Rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography.
III. It has a declining trend with increasing distance from the sea.
IV. The monsoon rains occur in wet spells of few days duration at a time.

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I,II and IV only
d. All

43. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Monsoons play a pivotal role in the agrarian economy of India.
Reason (R) : Seventy-five percent of the total rain in the country is received during the south-west
Monsoon season.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a. Both A and R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

44.Consider the following statements about retreating monsoon. Identify the right ones.
I. The months of October and November are known for retreating monsoons.
II. It is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.
III. The weather is dry in north India but it is associated with rain in the eastern part of the peninsula.
a. I only
b. II and III only
c. I and III only
d. All

45.Which are the important factors responsible for weather formation in any region?
I. Temperature
II. Latitude
III. Pressure
IV. Rainfall
a. I and II only
b. I and IV only
c. I,II and III only
d. All

46. Which gases are not the green house gases?

a. Methane (CH4)
b. ChlorFluro Carbons (CFC)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
d. Hydrogen (H2)

47. Besides landforms and drainage, which is the third basic element of the natural environment?
(a) Temperature
(b) Wind
(c) Rainfall
(d) Climate

48. Why do we wear woollen clothes in winter?

(a) To ward off cold
(b) To ward off heat
(c) To remain calm
(d) To remain drenched
49. The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time is
called
(a) weather
(b) climate
(c) hot weather
(d) cold weather

50. The state of atmosphere over an area at any point of time is known as
(a) weather
(b) climate
(c) heat
(d) cold

51. Why do coastal areas experience less contrast in temperature conditions?

(a) Due to moderating effect of the seas
(b) Due to land mass
(c) Due to heat conditions
(d) Due to none of the above three

52. Which of the following climatic controls is the most important?

(a) Latitude
(b) Altitude
(c) Pressure and wind system
(d) Continentality

53. An apparent force caused by the earth's rotation is called

(a) coriolis force
(b) centrifugal force
(c) centripetal force
(d) jet stream

54. A broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes is known as

(a) coriolis force
(b) ITCZ
(c) jet stream
(d) centripetal force

55. The state of normal rainfall increasing suddenly and continuing constantly for several days is
named as
(а) Premonsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala
(b) Rainfall in June to September
(c) Rainfall in winter days
(d) Rainfall caused by western disturbances

56. What is a mango shower?

(a) break
(b) burst
(c) mango shower
(d) kaal baishakhi

ANSWER KEY-
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.B 11.A 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.D 16.D 17.C 18.C 19.C 20.B 21.B 22.C
23.D 24.B 25.D 26.B 27.A 28.A 29.D 30.C 31.C 32.B 33.A/C 34.B 35.B 36.D 37.C 38.C 39.C 40.C
41.B 42.D 43.B 44.D 45.B 46.D 47.D 48.A 49.B 50.A 51.A 52.A 53.A 54.B 55.B 56.A