Climatology PYQs

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1. Prelims 2010Q107Climatology

   What causes wind to deflect toward left in the Southern hemisphere?

   aTemperaturebMagnetic fieldcRotation of the earthdPressure
2. Prelims 2009Q38Climatology

   Consider the following statements :

   1.In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.

   2.In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
3. Prelims 2009Q142Climatology

   Consider the following names :

   1.Ike

   2.Kate

   3.Gustav

   Which of the above are the names of hurricanes that had occurred very recently ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
4. Prelims 2007Q39Climatology

   Consider the following statements:

   1.Either of the two belts over the ocean at about 30°–35° N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.

   2.Horse Latitudes are low-pressure belts.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
5. Prelims 2005Q87ClimatologyAnswer disputed

   Assertion (A): Wind patterns are clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

   Reason (R): The directions of wind patterns in the northern and the southern hemisphere are governed by the Coriolis Effect.

   aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
6. Prelims 2004Q64Climatology

   Which one of the following statements is correct?

   aCirrus clouds are composed of ice crystalsbCirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domescCumulus clouds are white and thin and form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearancedCumulus clouds are classified as high clouds
7. Prelims 2004Q71Climatology

   Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator.

   Reason (R): High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator.

   aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
8. Prelims 2003Q109Climatology

   Assertion (A): The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude.

   Reason (R): The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.

   aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
9. Prelims 2003Q113Climatology

   Assertion (A): Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.

   Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain to fall mostly in the afternoons near the equator.

   aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
10. Prelims 2002Q9Climatology

    Consider the following climatic and geographical phenomena:

    1.Condensation

    2.High temperature and humidity

    3.Orography

    4.Vertical wind Thunder-cloud development is due to which of these phenomena?

    a1 and 2b2, 3 and 4c1, 3 and 4d1, 2, 3 and 4
11. Prelims 2002Q56Climatology

    Sun’s halo is produced by the refraction of light in

    aWater vapour, in Stratus cloudsbIce crystals in Cirrocumulus cloudscIce crystals in Cirrus cloudsdDust particles in Stratus clouds
12. Prelims 2002Q125Climatology

    Consider the following statements:

    1.In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons

    2.In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain

    3.In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year

    4.Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1, 2, 3 and 4b1, 2 and 3c1, 2 and 4d3 and 4
13. Prelims 2002Q136Climatology

    Consider the following ecosystems:

    1.Taiga

    2.Tropical evergreen

    3.Tropical deciduous

    4.Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystems is

    a1, 4, 3, 2b4, 1, 2, 3c4, 1, 3, 2d1, 4, 2, 3
14. Prelims 2002Q146ClimatologyAnswer disputed

    Assertion (A): 60°–65° latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low-pressure belt instead of high pressure.

    Reason (R): The low-pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
15. Prelims 2002Q149Climatology

    Assertion (A): The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone.

    Reason (R): Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
16. Prelims 2001Q14Climatology

    The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below:

    J F M A M J J A S O N D

    Temperature (°C): 9.4 10.6 11.7 12.2 13.3 13.9 13.9 14.4 15.6 15.0 13.3 10.6

    Rainfall (cm): 12.2 9.1 7.9 2.5 1.8 0.3 – – 0.8 2.5 6.1 11.7

    Average Temperature: 12.8 °C Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum

    Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following:

    aMediterranean regionbMonsoon regioncSteppe regiondNorth-West European region
17. Prelims 2001Q20Climatology

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Local Wind)

    A.Fohn

    B.Samun

    C.Santa Ana

    D.Zonda

    List II (Region)

    1.Argentina

    2.Kurdistan

    3.California

    4.Alps

    aA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3bA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1cA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1dA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
18. Prelims 2001Q27Climatology

    Assertion (A): Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low.

    Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.

    aBoth A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
19. Prelims 2001Q111Climatology

    Cloudy nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights, because clouds

    aprevent cold waves from the sky from descending on Earthbreflect back heat given off by Earthcproduce heat and radiate it towards Earthdabsorb heat from the atmosphere and send it towards Earth
20. Prelims 2001Q112Climatology

    Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?

    aStormy weatherbCalm weathercCold and dry weatherdHot and sunny weather
21. Prelims 2000Q42Climatology

    Consider the following statements about the “Roaring Forties”:

    I.They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

    II.They blow with great strength and constancy.

    III.Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere.

    IV.Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    aI, II and IIIbII, III and IVcI, III and IVdI, II and IV
22. Prelims 1999Q29Climatology

    Consider the following temperature and rainfall data:

    Month Temperature °C Rainfall cm January 6.7 14.0 February 6.7 13.2

    March 7.2 11.4 April 8.9 9.4

    May 11.1 8.1 June 13.9 8.1

    July 15.0 9.6 August 15.0 12.2

    September 13.9 10.4 October 11.1 14.4

    November 8.9 14.0 December 7.8 16.8

    The climate to which this data pertains is

    aSt. Lawrence typebChina typecWest European typedMediterranean type
23. Prelims 1998Q55Climatology

    Consider the following climatic conditions (northern hemisphere):

    Month Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm) January 3.9 4.7 February 4.4 5.7

    March 8.3 8.2 April 14.4 9.2

    May 20.0 9.2 June 23.3 17.7

    July 27.8 14.5 August 27.8 14.0

    September 22.3 12.7 October 18.3 7.0

    November 12.2 5.0 December 6.7 3.5

    These are most likely to be found in the natural regions of

    aChina typebEquatorial typecHot desert typedMonsoon type
24. Prelims 1998Q109Climatology

    The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is

    aTroposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, MesospherebStratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, MesospherecTroposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, IonospheredStratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
25. Prelims 1997Q87Climatology

    Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of

    aChoropleth mapbIsopleth mapcChorochromatic mapdChoroschematic map
26. Prelims 1996Q36Climatology

    Which one of the following layers of the atmosphere is responsible for the deflection of radio waves?

    aTropospherebStratospherecMesospheredIonosphere
27. Prelims 1996Q42Climatology

    Assertion (A): Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.

    Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator.

    In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

    aBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true but R is falsedA is false but R is true
28. Prelims 1995Q53Climatology

    Willy Willy is

    aa type of tree grown in temperate regionsba wind that blows in a desertca tropical cyclone of north-west Australiada kind of common fish found near Lakshadweep islands
29. Prelims 1995Q71Climatology

    The clouds float in the atmosphere because of their low

    atemperaturebvelocitycpressureddensity