Static Quiz 17 October 2023
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Static Quiz 17 October 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Land Breezes
1. It occurs during night.
2. The pressure gradient is from the land to the sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Fog and Mist
1. Fog forms on cold surfaces when condensation takes place below freezing point.
2. The difference between the mist and fog is that mist contains more moisture than the fog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Frost forms on cold surfaces when condensation takes place below freezing point
(00C), i.e. the dew point is at or below the freezing point. Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Frost forms on cold surfaces when condensation takes place below freezing point
(00C), i.e. the dew point is at or below the freezing point. Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Cirrus clouds
1. Cirrus clouds are formed at high altitudes (8,000 – 12,000m).
2. These are extremely dense and opaque to the rays of the sun.
3. They are thin and detached clouds having a feathery appearance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
Nimbus
Nimbus clouds are black or dark gray. They form at middle levels or very near to the surface of
the earth. These are extremely dense and opaque to the rays of the sun. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
Nimbus
Nimbus clouds are black or dark gray. They form at middle levels or very near to the surface of
the earth. These are extremely dense and opaque to the rays of the sun. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Wet Climate
1. Tropical wet climate is found near the equator.
2. The annual range of temperature is high.
3. Rainfall occurs in every month of the year.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Tropical wet climate is found near the equator. The major areas are the Amazon Basin in
South America, western equatorial Africa and the islands of East Indies. Significant amount
of rainfall occurs in every month of the year as thunder showers in the afternoon. The
temperature is uniformly high and the annual range of temperature is negligible.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Tropical wet climate is found near the equator. The major areas are the Amazon Basin in
South America, western equatorial Africa and the islands of East Indies. Significant amount
of rainfall occurs in every month of the year as thunder showers in the afternoon. The
temperature is uniformly high and the annual range of temperature is negligible.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The qualifications of the chairman of the Finance CoaConsider the following statements regarding polar vortex
1. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s
poles.
2. It always exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter.
3. The term “vortex” refers to the clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the
Poles.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the
Earth’s poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and
strengthens in winter. The term “vortex” refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air
that helps keep the colder air near the Poles. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the
Earth’s poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and
strengthens in winter. The term “vortex” refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air
that helps keep the colder air near the Poles. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
