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cds- Question :

What is a cloudburst?

A :

(a) It refers to sudden and copious rainfall over a small area which often lasts for only a few minutes

B :

(b) It refers to 50 mm rain over a period of time

C :

D :

(d) It refers to a thunderstorm with little rain

cds- Question :

The horizontal wind circulation near the Earth's surface is due to the
1. pressure gradient.
2. frictional force.
3. coriolis force.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A :

1 only

B :

2 and 3 only

C :

1 and 3 only

D :

1, 2 and 3

cds- Question :

Which one among the following statements regarding Chinook winds is not correct?

A :

(a) These are local winds

B :

(b) They descend along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain in mid-latitudes

C :

D :

(d) They benefit agriculture

cds- Question :

Which among the following phenomena can occur when very warm and humid air is rising over a mass of a very cold air?
1. Calm weather
2. Snowfall
3. Storms and cyclonic storms
4. Intense rain and hail
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Code:

A :

(a) 1 and 2

B :

(b) 2 and 3

C :

D :

(d) 1 and 4

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