Cluster · Atmospheric Phenomena and Climate Patterns

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Atmospheric Winds Climate and Monsoon
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In which type of rainfall, do winds move out from a high-pressure area with wind direction clockwise in the northern hemisphere, and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere? 

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According to Koeppen’s Scheme, there are many types of climatic regions in India. Which type of climate is denoted by the letter code ‘As’?

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Which of the following statements regarding ice-cap climate is/are correct?

1. In the Koeppen climate classifi-cation, the ice-cap climate is signified by the letters EF.
2. It is the Earth's most severe climate, where the mean monthly temperature never above is 0 degree Celsius.
3. This climate is found in the Pir Panjal and the Great Himalayas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Consider the following statements regarding the WMO’s “State of the Climate in Asia 2024” report:

1. The report, released in June 2025, confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year on record in Asia, with temperatures rising nearly twice the global average.

2. The report states that glacial melting has decreased over the past decade, with only 1 out of 24 monitored glaciers in the Himalayas and Tian Shan losing mass.

3. Cyclone Remal struck the Bay of Bengal in 2024, causing floods of up to 2.5 meters in parts of Bangladesh and India.

4. In 2024, lightning strikes in India caused over 1,300 deaths, including 72 fatalities on a single day in July.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Which of the following statements is correct about ‘Loo’ winds in the context of the Indian climate?

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In the context of mapping climate data, what term refers to a line drawn through all points on a map that contain the same amount of cloud?

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People of ______ have hardly any idea of extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather.

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

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The centre of a cyclone is a calm area. It is called the _______ of the storm.

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What is the average temperature of Chennai in the cold season?

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Western disturbances cause:

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People of ______ have hardly any idea of extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather.

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Tamil Nadu coast gets a large portion of its rain during ______ and ______.

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Which of the following is a temperate marine climate with substantial rainfall in all seasons?

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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.

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Which of the following is correctly matched?

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What is the name of the cyclone expected to develop over the Andaman Sea in late May 2025?

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In the context of mapping climate data, what term refers to a line drawn through all points on a map that contain the same amount of cloud?

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Kosava is a local wind of which among the following countries?

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The hot weather season is also the season for localised thunderstorms, associated with violent winds, torrential downpours, often accompanied by hail. In West Bengal,  these storms are known as the ______.

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Which of the following States/Union Territories of India receives the highest average annual rainfall?

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Which of the following States receives rainfall during the retreating monsoon?

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Which of the following is a term for the common local wind that blows in north and north-western parts of India during summer?

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Mawsynram in the southern ranges of the __________ receives the highest average rainfall in the world.

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The cold snow forest climate is found largely in the continental region in the Northern Hemisphere between ________ northern latitudes in Europe, Asia and North America

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Which of the following is a term for the common local wind that blows in north and north-western parts of India during summer?

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In which type of rainfall, winds move out from a high-pressure area with wind direction clockwise in the northern hemisphere, and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere? 

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What is the average temperature of Chennai in cold season?

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Which of the following is a term for the common local wind that blows in north and north-western parts of India during summer?

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If ‘Summer’ is called as ‘Winter’, ‘Winter’ is called as ‘Rainy’, ‘Rainy’ is called as ‘Autumn’, ‘Autumn’ is called as ‘Spring’, then, In _____ season generally, a person wears “Raincoats”.

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People of ______ have hardly any idea of extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather.

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In the context of mapping climate data, what term refers to a line drawn through all points on a map that contain the same amount of cloud?

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What is the direction of the southeast trade winds in India during the Southwest monsoon season?

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Which of the following states suffers from ‘Loo’?

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According to the Koppen classification, which letter code represents a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer?

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El Nino is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in which ocean?

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There are four seasons experienced in India and each season has its significance. Which of the following is known as the rainy season?

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Which of the following regions of India does NOT have a clearly-defined winter season?

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In which type of climate are deciduous forests and tree-shredded grasslands found?

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According to Koeppen’s Scheme, there are many types of climatic regions in India. Which type of climate is denoted by the letter code ‘As’?

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How many controls are there globally that influence the climate of a particular zone?

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Name the dry and warm wind recently in news that is leading to wildfires in Malibu Coastal Town of California.

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Which force causes the trade winds of the southern hemisphere to start blowing from southwest to northeast in India after crossing the equator?

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Which of the following places of India can have maximum temperature difference between the day and night?

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Which of the following States/Union Territories of India receives the highest average annual rainfall?

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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?

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Mango showers are:

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According to the Koppen classification, which regions experience cold humid winters with short summers?

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Choose the INCORRECT statement related to monsoon.

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Choose the correct statement(s) related to ‘continentality’.

a. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate.

b. As the distance from the sea increases, the people experience extreme weather conditions.

c. As one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.

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