Cluster · Atmospheric Phenomena and Climate Patterns
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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] pipeline-1185527
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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] pipeline-1185532
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Mid-latitude deserts (BWK) are found between 35° and __________ N and S, which are poleward of subtropical high- pressure areas. [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1185363
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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El-Nino develops in which of these oceans? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1185286
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following terms refers to a climatic condition in the marine environment that results in a period of warming of the water body? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1185289
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The winter rain in Tamil Nadu is due to the _____. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184680
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is an area of dry land that lies on the leeward side of a mountain called? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184692
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In India, during October-November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the ______ over the northern plains becomes weaker. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184691
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In India, the duration of the monsoon is between ___________ days from early June to mid-September. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184693
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is Kalbaisakhi? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184621
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The word ‘monsoon’ is derived from the _________ word ‘mausim’ which means ‘season’. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184633
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the direction of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone in winter? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184640
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following states is there hardly any differences in day and night temperatures ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184616
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following locations experiences the lowest amount of rainfall during the monsoon season ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184635
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the phenomenon of heavy showers with thunder occurring in the West Bengal region during the hot weather season called? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184630
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following places of India can have maximum temperature difference between the day and night ? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184632
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following seasons in India is known as the transition season? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1184634
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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According to Indian Meteorology, which of the following is NOT a season experienced in India? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1184626
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which among the following wind is associated with extreme cold and dryness? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1184665
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The doldrums are an area of_________pressure around the equator, where prevailing winds are calm. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184627
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is a local wind? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1184674
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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October and November months in India comes under which among the following seasons? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1184628
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true for Indian monsoons ? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184602
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is CORRECT about EI Nino? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184688
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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During which months do retreating monsoons occur in India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184695
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following places in India receive the highest rainfall? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1184608
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Indian sub-continent, in general, is known to have which of the following types of climate? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184629
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is correctly matched? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1184636
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In India, the duration from__________ is the time of the anival of the normal rainfall, which increases anddenly and coutimes constantly for several days, known as the burst of the monsoon. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184684
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Western disturbances are responsible for: [SSC CHSL 2024] pipeline-1184620
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is India's coldest inhabited place? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184598
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following group of months is the coldest in North India ? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1184622
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the usual term used to describe the climate of India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184606
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the direction of the southeast trade winds in India during the southwest monsoon season ? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1184601
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Mango showers are associated with which two states ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184651
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Identify the local name given to the total amount of winter rainfall. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184694
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the duration of monsoon in India? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1184653
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following States/Union Territories of India receives the highest average annual rainfall ? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1184597
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following places is the difference between the day and night temperatures likely to be the highest? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1184619
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following places in India experiences the lowest temperature? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1184624
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following hill stations do NOT experience snowfall in winters? [SSC CGL 2023] pipeline-1184696
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Chinook wind also known as ‘snow eater’ flows in which of the following continents? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184615
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the main reason behind the substantial rainfall during summer on the western coasts of India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184599
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is the factor that causes the winter rain in the north-western part of India? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184603
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following states receives rainfall during the winter season ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184614
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The availability of _____________ in the winter months due to western temperate cyclones helps in the success of rabi crops. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184617
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the climate of India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184611
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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How many controls are there globally that influence the climate of a particular zone? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184623
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is 'Mahawat' in India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184645
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Orographic rainfall occurs when _____. [SSC CHSL 2024] pipeline-1184610
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gk | — | intermediate |