Which of the following is not a type of cloud? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is not a type of cloud?
A. Cirrus
B. Cumulus
C. Stratus
D. Tornado
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Stratus, Cumulus, and Cirrus are types of clouds. A tornado is a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, not a cloud type.

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