Q1. Consider the following statements 1 A cold front has precipitation more or less similar to convectional type precipitation 2 Orographic precipitation is gentler and prolonged 3 Orographic precipitation is restricted in terms of time of the day 4 Frontal precipitation does not take place outside the temperate region Which of the statements given above are correct

Q2. Why is the eastern coast of India Bay of Bengal more prone to be hit by Tropical Cyclones compared to the Western Coast Arabian Sea 1 Tropical Depressions from the Western Pacific Ocean often enter the Bay of Bengal region leading to cyclonic conditions 2 The Bay of Bengal is relatively warmer than Arabian Sea thereby aiding the cyclonic activity Select the correct answer using codes given below

Q3. Consider the following about a climate zone 1 It is characterized by distinct hot rainy season and cool dry season 2 Trade winds are prevailing winds of this climatic zone 3 The landscape of this climatic zone is of parkland type characterized by tall grasses and sparsely numbered short trees Based on the given information identify the climatic zone

Q4. Snowfall occurs when

Q5. Consider the following statements with respect to Nacreous Clouds They are iridescent clouds that usually develop in extremely cold air above Polar Regions The increased frequency of its occurrence signifies changes in the atmospheric layer They are formed in the stratosphere layer of the atmosphere How many of the statements given above is are correct