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The 'Sub-Tropical Jet Stream' (STJ) is associated with:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Sub-Tropical Jet Stream (STJ) is active during winter and influences Western Disturbances that bring rainfall to northern India.
The Sub-Tropical Jet Stream (STJ) is active during winter and influences Western Disturbances that bring rainfall to northern India.
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Which of the following is a glacial lake in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim is a glacial lake formed by the melting of glaciers.
Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim is a glacial lake formed by the melting of glaciers.
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The Coriolis force is maximum at:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Coriolis force is maximum at the poles and zero at the equator. It is directly related to the sine of latitude, so it increases from the equator to the poles.
The Coriolis force is maximum at the poles and zero at the equator. It is directly related to the sine of latitude, so it increases from the equator to the poles.
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