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Assertion (A) Decay and disintegration of rock in situ is called weathering.
Reason (R) Mechanical weathering is mainly caused by temperature variation.
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Important Questions on World Geography

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 47

Statement I: Volcanic eruption is accompanied by earthquakes.

Statement II: Volcanoes erupt water vapours and dust particles in the atmosphere

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 48
Stalactites and stalagmites are features of
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 49
The 'eye' of the cyclone has
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 4>Q 1

Arrange the following layers of atmosphere vertically from the surface of the earth:

1. Mesosphere

2. Troposphere

3. Stratosphere

4. Thermosphere

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 4>Q 2
Stability of atmosphere decides, if it is going to be a calm weather or not. Regarding instability choose correct statement.
1. Environmental lapse rate is lower than saturated Adiabatic lapse rate.
2. Environmental lapse rate is more than saturated Adiabatic lapse rate.
3. Environmental lapse rate is larger than dry Adiabatic lapse rate.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 4>Q 3

Match the following

List I (Cloud) List II (Feature)
A. Altocumulus 1. 2400m - 6000m, fine weather
B. Alto Stratus 2. Middle altitudes (2400 m-6000 m); Oncoming warm front
C. Cumulonimbus 3. Dark grey from below shining white from side associated with thunders storms
D. Stratocumulus 4. Extensive sheet of grey, fairly low (500 m-1600 ft)

 

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 4>Q 4
Arctic airmass is a cold airmass. Consider the following statements and choose correct statement.
1. It originates over green land.
2. It is represented by symbol AA.
3. It is also found in some continental areas of Russia.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 4>Q 5
Arctic air front is formed in Northern hemisphere of Earth . Choose the correct statement.
1. It is not very active front.
2. Formed at meeting point of Arctic airmass and polar airmass.
3. Its inactivity is due to the fact that temperature difference between Arctic airmass and Polar airmass is small.