Day-29 | Daily MCQs | UPSC Prelims | WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Which of the following conditions is/are conducive for the formation of tropical cyclones?
1. Large and continuous supply of warm and moist air.
2. Large value of Coriolis force.
3. Inflow of air at upper level of atmosphere.

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Secondary circulation in atmosphere consists of:

1. Polar easterlies

2. Temperate cyclones

3. Mountain winds

4. Monsoon

Which of the above is/are correct?

With reference to frontal precipitation, consider the following statements:

1. Precipitation associated with a warm front is of long duration.

2. Heavy but short duration precipitation occurs because of stationary front.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is/are the cause/s of low pressure in the equatorial region?

1. High temperature

2. Air convergence

3. High humidity

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Winter solstice for Northern Hemisphere generally is on 22nd or 21st December every year. Consider the statements regarding winter solstice in Northern Hemisphere:

1. The circle of illumination excludes the North Pole region from Sunlight.

2. From 66.5-degree south to 90-degree south, the Sun remains below the horizon the entire day.

3. Arctic Circle is the Southernmost parallel in the Northern Hemisphere that experiences a 24-hour period of darkness on this day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?