Top 150+ Solved Atmosphere MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The albedo of which one among the following is the highest? [IAS 2008]
a. Cirrus cloud
b. Cumulonimbus cloud
c. Melting snow
d. Sand
Q. Of the solar energy coming into the Biosphere, what percentage of it is actually used in the photosynthesis? [IAS 2008]
a. Less than 1%
b. Between 1% and 15%
c. Between 15% and 2%
d. More than 2%
Q. Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones? 1. Anticyclones are low pressure systems. 2. They are characterized by divergent wind circulation. 3. They are indicative of dry weather conditions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [NDA 2008]
a. 2 and 3
b. 1 and 3
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. 1 only
Q. Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun. What is the reason? [NDA 2008]
a. In the evening, radiations travel slowly
b. In the evening, the temperature of the sun decreases
c. Ozone in atmosphere absorbs more light in the evening
d. In the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere
Q. Mist is a result of which one of the following? [CDS 2008]
a. Condensation
b. Evaporation
c. Sublimation
d. Saturation
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30°to 35°Nand S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical rainforest of Brazil, the average diurnal range of temperature is much greater than the average annual range of temperature. 2. In the humid subtropical climate of Kyushu island of Japan, the rainfall for the year almost totals that of the rainfall in tropical rainforest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
a. 1only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The variation in average annual range of temperature at1 5° latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere. 2. At latitudes pole ward of 35° the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in. Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which one or the following climates is found in coastal areas of Californian North America, Central Chile in South America and South-West tip of West Australia? [IAS 2007]
a. Tropical savanna
b. Mediterranean
c. Humid Continental
d. Low-latitude steppe
Q. 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? [IAS 2007]
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q. Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following? [IAS 2007]
a. Equatorial climate
b. Mediterranean climate
c. Temperate climate
d. Monsoon climate
Q. When a descending air contracts and its volume decreases, what happens to its temperature? [IAS 2009]
a. Its temperature decreases
b. Its temperature increases
c. Its temperature remains constant
d. Its temperature first increases, then decreases
Q. Condensation is a process which occurs when [IAS 2009]
a. temperature falls below 0°C
b. absolute humidity becomes equal to relative humidity
c. temperature in the air parcel remains static
d. relative humidity becomes 100% and more
Q. Which of the following sequences of clouds in ascending order would one meet 500 metres and above the mean sea level? [IAS 2009]
a. Stratus, Nimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
b. Nimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus, Stratus
c. Cirrostratus, Stratus, Cumulo-nimbus
d. Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cumulo-numbus, Cirrocumulus