Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean are classified by the IMD based on:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies tropical cyclones based on their sustained wind speeds (Depression, Cyclonic Storm, Severe Cyclonic Storm, Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, etc.).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies tropical cyclones based on their sustained wind speeds (Depression, Cyclonic Storm, Severe Cyclonic Storm, Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, etc.).
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the northeast monsoon?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The northeast monsoon is not a dry wind; it is moisture-laden. It brings rainfall to southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, from October to December.
The northeast monsoon is not a dry wind; it is moisture-laden. It brings rainfall to southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, from October to December.
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A positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is associated with:
Correct Answer: Option A
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A positive IOD event is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and cooler than normal in the east. This often leads to increased rainfall over East Africa and reduced rainfall over Indonesia and Australia.
A positive IOD event is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and cooler than normal in the east. This often leads to increased rainfall over East Africa and reduced rainfall over Indonesia and Australia.
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