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Prelims 2025

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Science & TechnologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsAtmospheric Physics and Weather ModificationEasy
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2025 · Q85

Prelims 2025, question 85: Atmospheric Physics and Weather Modification

Artificial way of causing rainfall to reduce air pollution makes use of

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Prelims 2013

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Science & TechnologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsAtmospheric Physics and Weather ModificationMedium
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Atmospheric Physics and Weather Modification
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Waves, Sound and Acoustics
2013 · Q72

Prelims 2013, question 72: Atmospheric Physics and Weather Modification

During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the 1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky 2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds 3. Violent upward movement of air and water particles Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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