Choose the correct option :
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16%
A. One Only
33%
B. Two Only
35%
C. Three Only
15%
D. All of the above
Q.2. Which of the following regions was known as Tamilakam in ancient times ?
A. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
A. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Q.3. The most widely used classification of climate is the empirical climate classification scheme developed by V. Koeppen.
Consider the following in context :
1. The climate is characterised by hot, dry summer and mild, rainy winter : Mediterranean Climate (Cs)
2. In this region the air masses are generally unstable and cause rainfall throughout the year : Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Climate
3. This climate occurs poleward of Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, mainly in North Indian plains and South China interior plains : Humid Subtropical Climate (Cwa)
Consider the following in context :
1. The climate is characterised by hot, dry summer and mild, rainy winter : Mediterranean Climate (Cs)
2. In this region the air masses are generally unstable and cause rainfall throughout the year : Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Climate
3. This climate occurs poleward of Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, mainly in North Indian plains and South China interior plains : Humid Subtropical Climate (Cwa)
How many of the statements given above are incorrect ?
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20%
A. Only one
54%
B. Only two
21%
C. All three
5%
D. None
Q1. . Which of the following factors may be associated with the recent heatwaves in Antarctica?
1. Higher temperatures may be attributed to the weakening of the polar vortex.
2. The decrease in the extent of Antarctica Sea ice could also be a contributing factor.
1. Higher temperatures may be attributed to the weakening of the polar vortex.
2. The decrease in the extent of Antarctica Sea ice could also be a contributing factor.
Choose the correct option :
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15%
A. Only 1
20%
B. Only 2
62%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Which of the following statements correctly describe the impacts of temperature inversion?
1. It leads to increased precipitation and enhanced agricultural productivity.
2. It prevents the dispersion of air pollutants, resulting in poorer air quality.
3. It can create fog, reducing visibility and affecting transportation.
1. It leads to increased precipitation and enhanced agricultural productivity.
2. It prevents the dispersion of air pollutants, resulting in poorer air quality.
3. It can create fog, reducing visibility and affecting transportation.
Select the codes given below:
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6%
A. 1 and 2 only
64%
B. 2 and 3 only
16%
C. 1 and 3 only
15%
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.3. Assertion (A): The climate of Western Europe is milder compared to other regions at the same latitude.
Reasoning (R): The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, which moderates temperatures in Western Europe.
Select the correct option:
A. Both assertion and reasoning are correct, and reasoning is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. Both assertion and reasoning are correct, but reasoning is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. Assertion is correct, but reasoning is incorrect.
D. Assertion is incorrect, but reasoning is correct.
Reasoning (R): The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, which moderates temperatures in Western Europe.
Select the correct option:
A. Both assertion and reasoning are correct, and reasoning is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. Both assertion and reasoning are correct, but reasoning is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. Assertion is correct, but reasoning is incorrect.
D. Assertion is incorrect, but reasoning is correct.