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Prelims 2024

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GeographyClimatologyPressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet StreamsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Coriolis force · Wind velocity · Latitude
Related topics:
Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

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2024 · Q14

Prelims 2024, question 14: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

With reference to “Coriolis force”, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It increases with increase in wind velocity. 2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2015

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GeographyClimatologyPressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet StreamsMedium
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams
Related topics:
Air Masses, Fronts and Temperate Cyclones
2015 · Q66

Prelims 2015, question 66: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

Consider the following statements : 1. The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2011

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GeographyClimatologyPressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet StreamsMedium
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Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams
2011 · Q89

Prelims 2011, question 89: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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GeographyClimatologyPressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet StreamsMedium
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Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams
Related topics:
Grasslands, Savannas, Deserts and Tundra
2011 · Q94

Prelims 2011, question 94: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

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