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  1. With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements:
    1. It is affected by Earth's rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes.
    2. It is dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  2. A.

     1 only

    B.

     Both 1 and 2

    C.

     2 only

    D.

     Neither 1 nor 2


  3. Consider the following statements:
    1. A hurricane acquires its spin from the Coriolis effect.
    2. The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it moves away from low latitudes.
    3. The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  4. A.

     1 only

    B.

     2 and 3 only

    C.

     1 and 3 only

    D.

     1, 2 and 3


  5. What is the name of the layer closest to the Earth?

  6. A.

     Ionosphere

    B.

     Stratosphere

    C.

     Troposphere

    D.

     Exosphere


  7. Which of the following constituents of the atmosphere are important from the climatic point of view ?
    1. Nitrogen
    2. Oxygen
    3. Carbon dioxide

  8. A.

     1 and 2

    B.

     2 and 3

    C.

     1, 2 and 3

    D.

     Only 3


  9. The Sea breeze blows during ________

  10. A.

     Day from land to sea

    B.

     Day from sea to land

    C.

     Night from land to sea

    D.

     Night from sea to land