CLIMATOLOGY PYQS 2017 UGC NET FREE MOCK TEST

Q.1. Match List-I with List–II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

List-I 

(Surface condition)

(I) Forest

(II) Desert

(III) Rain forest

(IV) Grasslands

List-II

(Precipitation Efficiency (P-E) index)

(A) > 127

(B) < 16

(C) 32

(D) 64 - 127

Codes:

I II III IV

(1) C A B D

(2) C A D B

(3) D B C A

(4) D B A C

Q.2. Match List-I with List–II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

List-I

(Component)

(I). Oxygen

(II) Argon

(III) Carbon-di-oxide

(IV) Nitrogen

List-II

(Volume % in dry air)

(A) 0.03

(B) 78.08

1. 0.93
2. 20.94

Codes:

    I II III IV

(1) D B C A

(2) D C A B

(3) C D B A

(4) D C B A

Q.3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

Assertion (A): Tropical climates are of special geographical interest.

Reason (R): Over 75 % of the World’s population inhabits between latitudes 30° N and 30°S.

Codes:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q.4. In Koppen’s Classification of climate the symbol Aw refers to (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

(1) Monsoon climate

(2) Tropical rainforest climate

(3) Steppe climate

(4) Tropical Savanna climate

Q.5. Which one of the following is the main energy Source for the formation of hurricanes? (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

(1) Geothermal energy of the Earth

(2) Latent heat derived from condensed water vapour

(3) Large scale fossil fuel burning

 (4) Formation of Ozone (O3) hole

Q.6. Which one of the followings is the correct average air mass density at the surface of the Earth? (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

(1) 0.9 kgm-3

(2) 1.2 kgm-3

(3) 1.5 kgm-3

(4) 0.7 kgm-3

Q.7. In which one of the following atmospheric layers the temperature decreases with height an average rate of about 0.6°C per 100 m? (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

(1) Troposphere

(2) Stratosphere

(3) Thermosphere

(4) Ionosphere

Q.8. A band of wind called “Jet stream” is found in: (UGC NET- JAN 2017)

(1) Lower Troposphere

(2) Middle troposphere

(3) Upper troposphere

(4) Whole troposphere

Q.9. Which one of the following is the correct average slope of a typical ‘front’ in weather phenomena? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) 1: 150

(2) 1: 100

(3) 1: 50

(4) 1: 5

Q.10. In which one of the following atmospheric layers temperature remains constant? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) Stratosphere

(2) Tropopause

(3) Mesosphere

(4) Troposphere

Q.11. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of surface components of pressure and wind from the equator to the poles? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) Polar easterlies, Westerlies, Subtropical highs, Trade winds

(2) Subtropical highs, Westerlies, Trade winds, Polar easterlies

(3) Trade winds, Polar easterlies, Westerlies, Subtropical highs

(4) Trade winds, Subtropical highs, Westerlies, Polar easterlies

Q.12. Given below are two statements, one labelled as assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): Above 1000 meter altitudes most winds follow a geostrophic or near-geostrophic course.

Reason (R): The friction layer of the atmosphere extends to only about 1000 meters above the ground.

Code:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q.13. Which one of the following isotherms for the average temperature of the warmest month is generally accepted as equator ward edge of the tundra climate? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) 2°C

(2) 10°C

(3) 5°C

(4) 15°C

Q.14. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): The trade winds are predominantly easterly.

Reason (R): An easterly wind blows from west to east.

Code:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q.15. Which one of the following types of climate is appropriate for BWh in Koppen’s world Climate classification? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) Subtropical Desert Climate

(2) Subtropical steppe climate

(3) Midlatitude Desert Climate

(4) Midlatitude Steppe Climate

Q.16. Which one of the following values of temperature is correct for the average freezing point for sweater in Arctic and Antarctic seas? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) 2°C

(2) 0°C

(3) -2°C

(4) -10°C

Q.17. Which one of the following terms is appropriate for plants that endure seasonal climatic fluctuations from year to year? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) Perennials

(2) Annuals

(3) Seasonal

(4) Bi-annuals

Q.18. Which one of the following ranges of percentage of increase of CO2 in the atmosphere since 1750 is correct? (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

(1) 5-10%

(2) 10-15%

(3) 15-30%

(4) More than 30%

Q.19. Match List-I with the List –II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

List-I (Gasses)

(A) N2

(B) Ar

(C) O2

(D) CO2

List-II (% of Gasses in Atmosphere)

(i) 0.934%

(ii) 0.039%

(iii) 78%

(iv) 21%

Code:

      (A)   (B)   (C)   (D)

(1) (iii)   (i)     (ii)   (iv)

(2) (i)     (iii)   (ii)   (iv)

(3) (iii)    (i)    (iv)   (ii)

(4) (ii)     (iv)   (i)    (iii)

Q.20. Given below are two statements, one labelled as assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: (UGC NET- NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): The subpolar low of the southern Hemisphere is nearly continuous.

Reason (R): The land mass is less in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere.

Code:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true