{"id":789,"date":"2023-06-13T16:20:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T10:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/?p=789"},"modified":"2023-06-13T16:21:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T10:51:06","slug":"atmosphere-and-climatology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/atmosphere-and-climatology\/","title":{"rendered":"Atmosphere and Climatology &#8211; Geography GK MCQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/atmosphere-and-climatology\/#Atmosphere_and_Climatology_%E2%80%93_Geography_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%B2_%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9E%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8\" >Atmosphere and Climatology &#8211; Geography GK MCQ  (\u0935\u093e\u092f\u0941\u092e\u0902\u0921\u0932 \u0914\u0930 \u091c\u0932\u0935\u093e\u092f\u0941 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/atmosphere-and-climatology\/#Atmosphere_and_Climatology_%E2%80%93_Geography_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\" >Atmosphere and Climatology &#8211; Geography GK MCQ &#8211; Previous Year Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/atmosphere-and-climatology\/#Some_Important_Links\" >Some Important Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atmosphere_and_Climatology_%E2%80%93_Geography_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%B2_%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9E%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8\"><\/span>Atmosphere and Climatology &#8211; Geography GK MCQ  (\u0935\u093e\u092f\u0941\u092e\u0902\u0921\u0932 \u0914\u0930 \u091c\u0932\u0935\u093e\u092f\u0941 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deepen your understanding of the atmosphere and climatology with our extensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) sourced from previous year papers of various exams, including UPSC, IAS, and more. 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Whether you are an aspiring civil servant preparing for the UPSC or an IAS aspirant looking to expand your knowledge base, our comprehensive collection will help you stay ahead and excel in your exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atmosphere_and_Climatology_%E2%80%93_Geography_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\"><\/span>Atmosphere and Climatology &#8211; Geography GK MCQ &#8211; Previous Year Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\r\n    \/* Quiz container *\/\r\n    .quiz-container {\r\n        max-width: 800px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question *\/\r\n    .question {\r\n        background-color: #f9f9f9;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        border: 1px solid #ccc;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 5px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header *\/\r\n    .question h4 {\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Options list *\/\r\n    .options {\r\n        list-style-type: none;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option item *\/\r\n    .options li {\r\n        margin: 10px;\r\n        padding: 10px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        border-radius: 5px;\r\n        border: 2px solid #ccc;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option number *\/\r\n    .options li span {\r\n        margin-right: 10px;\r\n        width: 20px;\r\n        height: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        border: 2px solid black;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option colors *\/\r\n    .options li span.option-a {\r\n        background-color: #FFD700; 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Temperature falls with height\t1. Ionosphere\r\nB. Reflects radio waves back to earth\t2. Stratosphere \r\nC. Contains most of the ozone\t3. Tropopause\r\nD. Fall in temperature stops\t4. TroposphereCodes: A B C D<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21394\">3 2 4 1<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21394\">4 2 1 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21394\">4 3 1 2<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21394\">4 1 2 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which one of the following local winds is different from the other three?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21395\">Foehn<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21395\">Khamsin<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21395\">Mistral<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21395\">Sirocco<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which one of the following regions on the surface of Earth has Horse Latitudes?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21396\">Sub-tropical high pressure belt<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21396\">Equatorial low pressure belt<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21396\">Polar high pressure belt<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21396\">Sub-polar low pressure belt<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following is\/are correct?\r\n\r\nThe Northern Pacific is the deepest part of the Ocean.\r\nThe South-West Pacific is devoid of marginal seas.\r\nThe South-East Pacific has broad submarine ridges and plateaus.\r\nThe ocean floor of the Pacific Ocean is fairly uniform with broad rises and depressions.\r\nSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21397\">1 and 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21397\">1, 2, 3, 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21397\"> 1, 3 and 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21397\"> 2 and 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following is the lowest atmospheric layer?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21398\">Stratosphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21398\">Lithosphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21398\"> Hydrosphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21398\">Troposphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which one of the following diagrams shows the direction and duration of wind?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21399\">Climogram<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21399\">Cartogram<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21399\"> Star diagram<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21399\"> Ergograph<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.\r\n\r\nList I\tList II\r\n(Region)\t(Types of Climate)\r\na. California\t1. Mediterranean\r\nb. West Australia\t2. Tropical Monsoon\r\nc. Bangladesh\t3. Cold Temperate\r\nd. Siberia\t4. Hot DesertCodes: A B C D<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21400\"> 1 4 2 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21400\">1 2 3 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21400\">2 4 1 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21400\">2 3 4 1<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">What is the most important element of climate ?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21401\">Temperature<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21401\"> Rainfall<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21401\">Humidity<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21401\">Pressure<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Statement I:\r\nThe decrease of air temperature with increasing altitudes in the atmosphere is called the vertical temperature gradient.\r\nStatement II:\r\nIn the Troposphere, air temperature decreases with increasing altitude due to radiation from the Earth.\r\nCode:<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21402\">Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21402\">Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21402\">Statement I is false but Statement II is true<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21402\">Statement I is true but Statement II is false<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which one of the four regions above the earth has smallest height (km) ?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21403\">Mesosphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21403\">Stratosphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21403\"> Troposphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21403\">Thermosphere<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Assertion (A):\r\nThe ports of North-West Europe are open throughout the year.\r\nReason (R):\r\nThe South Westerly winds blow over North-West Europe throughout the year.\r\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\r\nCode<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21404\"> Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21404\"> Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21404\">(A) is false, but (R) is true<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21404\">(A) is true, but (R) is false<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Consider the following statements about the \u2018Roaring Forties\u2019.\r\n\r\nThey blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.\r\nThey blow with great strength and constancy.\r\nTheir direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere.\r\nOvercast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them.\r\nWhich of these statements are correct?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21405\">2, 3 and 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21405\">1, 2 and 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21405\">1, 2 and 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21405\"> 1, 3 and 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">What is stated in terms of grams of water vapour per kilogram of moist 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for=\"optB_21407\"> Winter season<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21407\">Summer season<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_21407\"> Autumn season<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">The temperature increase is more marked in northern Pacific Ocean as an influence of Kuroshivo current in<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_21408\">Winter<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_21408\">Summer<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_21408\">Spring<\/label><\/li>\r\n        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