Cluster · Atmospheric Phenomena and Climate Patterns

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Atmospheric Winds Climate and Monsoon
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In which of the following states is there hardly any differences in day and night temperatures? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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Areas like the southern part of Gujarat, eastern Tamil Nadu, northeast peninsula covering Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and East Madhya Pradesh receive rainfall between _________. [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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What is the duration of monsoon in India? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Which of the following factors does NOT control the climate of a place? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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What is the name of the zone where trade winds converge?  [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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The ‘Western disturbances’ originates from the ____. [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Which of the following is NOT a permanent wind? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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According to the Koppen classification,Which regions experience cold humid winter with short summers? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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Mawsynram in the ______ of the Khasi Hills receives the highest average rainfall in the world. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which place in the southern slopes of the Khasi Hills receives an average of 12,000 mm of rainfall per year? [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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‘Vasanta’, ‘Grishma’ and ‘Varsha’ are names of _________ in India. [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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______ are a narrow belt of high altitude (above 12,000 m) westerly winds in the troposphere. Their speed varies from about 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in winter. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following states receives rainfall during the winter season? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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Which of the following parts of the mountain will receive the most rainfall from moisture-laden winds? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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A mature tropical cyclone is characterised by the strong spirally circulating wind around the centre, called the _________.
[Constable GD 2021]

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The withdrawal of the monsoon begins in ______ states of India by early September. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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What type of climate is found in North Western Europe, West Coast of North America, North of California, Southern Chile, South-eastern Australia and New Zealand? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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What is an area of dry land that lies on the leeward side of a mountain called? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following is a local wind? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Choose the INCORRECT statement out of the following. [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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A cyclone is known by different names in different parts of the world. In Philippines it is called as ______. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Identify the place in India where tropical cyclones originate from. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which winds are also known by the name of 'Roaring Forties'? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Which of the following is correctly matched? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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What is Kalbaisakhi? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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Which place’s distribution of pressure influences the weather conditions over India in winter? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following pressure belt is known as the horse latitude? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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What is the phenomenon of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in West Bengal region during the hot season called? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following states of India is the first to receive rainfall from the South West Monsoon? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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Which of the following statements is correct about ‘Loo’ winds in the context of the Indian climate? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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According to traditional Indian Seasons, which of the following seasons occurs in the months of November-December? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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What is the zone between the arctic circle and north pole called?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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According to Koeppen's Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by 'Cwg' in India?

[SSC CGL 2023]

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According to Koeppen's Scheme of classification of climate, which of the following characteristics is associated with 'Group E'?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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__________ is the climate at the center of large landmasses, typified by a large annual range in temperature, with precipitation most likely in the summer.

[RRC GROUP D]

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In which of the following regions days and nights are almost equal in length throughout the year?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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What type of climate is found in North Western Europe, West Coast of North America, North of California, Southern Chile, South-eastern Australia and New Zealand?

[SSC CPO 2023]

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Low annual range of temperature and high annual rainfall are characteristics of a _________.

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Under the Koppen climate classification system, which climate zone is generally located on the western coasts of continents, receiving rainfall between 35-90 cm?

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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Which of the following climate type is found under the cold climates?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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What do we call the force which affects the direction of wind and is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which force is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right and left in northern and southern Hemisphere respectively?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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Polar easterlies are which kind of winds?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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______ are a narrow belt of high altitude (above 12,000 m) westerly winds in the troposphere. Their speed varies from about 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in Winter.

[SSC GD 2022]

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Coriolis force?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Which of the following pressure belts is known as the horse latitude?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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Jet streams are a particular form of:

[SSC MTS 2023]

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Which of the following options has the correct types of Planetary winds?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The doldrums are an area of_________pressure around the equator, where prevailing winds are calm.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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