Cluster · Atmospheric Phenomena and Climate Patterns
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Which of the following sets of statements are correct about Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? a. The ITCZ is a broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes. b. This is where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge. c. The ITCZ is the equatorial trough normally positioned about 5°N of the equator and remain there throughout the year. d. The ITCZ moves over to the plane of Ganga in Summer. pipeline-988516
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Taiga forests are found in which of the following? pipeline-826918
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which climate zone is characterised by hot and humid conditions throughout the year? pipeline-1267984
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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In which type of climate are deciduous forests and tree-shredded grasslands found? pipeline-1260941
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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'El Nino' refers to a temperature anomaly in the _______ ocean. pipeline-1202140
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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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? pipeline-1200613
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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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? pipeline-1200611
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which month marks the approximate arrival of the monsoon in India? pipeline-1193703
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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What is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? pipeline-1200517
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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What is the name of the cyclone expected to develop over the Andaman Sea in late May 2025? pipeline-1193521
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following sets of statements are correct about Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? a. The ITCZ is a broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes. b. This is where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge. c. The ITCZ is the equatorial trough normally positioned about 5°N of the equator and remain there throughout the year. d. The ITCZ moves over to the plane of Ganga in Summer. pipeline-853003
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following places experience extreme cold in winter and pleasant weather in summer? pipeline-852998
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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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? pipeline-853020
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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What is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? pipeline-853024
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Severe Cyclonic storm _______ recently made landfall on the Odisha coast on October 24, 2024. pipeline-837696
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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‘Vasanta’, ‘Grishma’ and ‘Varsha’ are names of _________ in India. pipeline-843954
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which among the following months was recorded hottest ever in 175 years by NOAA? pipeline-848152
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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According to the passage, Cyclone 'Amphan' and 'Nisarga' made landfall on which of the following coast? pipeline-1193343
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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According to the passage, when peak activity would occur over Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and east Rajasthan? pipeline-1193344
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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What is super cyclone as per the author? pipeline-1193342
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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According to the passage which of the following statement is incorrect? pipeline-1193345
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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According to the passage, Cyclone 'Amphan' and 'Nisarga' made landfall on which of the following coast? pipeline-1153690
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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What is super cyclone as per the author? pipeline-1153689
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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According to the passage which of the following statement is incorrect? pipeline-1153692
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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According to the passage, when peak activity would occur over Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and east Rajasthan? pipeline-1153691
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following states suffers from ‘Loo’? pipeline-1085214
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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On September 26, which typhoon ploughed through the Philippines before tearing into Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos? pipeline-1065844
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding Typhoon Ketsana according to the passage? pipeline-1065845
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Before the Filipinos could catch their breath, which typhoon hurtled through the less populated north-eastern part of their island nation? pipeline-1065847
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of climate is found at the centre of large landmasses, characterised by a large annual temperature range and precipitation that mostly occurs in the summer? pipeline-1168367
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Select the correct statement. pipeline-1368939
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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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 ______. pipeline-1092438
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following States/Union Territories of India receives the highest average annual rainfall? pipeline-1054901
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ssc | — | intermediate | |
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In which region did Super Typhoon Yagi make landfall? pipeline-701746
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ssc | — | intermediate |