R.K. Sharma Test 18 — Agri Master Mind
The typical size of cloud droplets is around _____.
- 2 micrometers
- 20 millimeters
- 2 millimeters
- 20 micrometers
Which of the following is NOT a form of condensation?
- Haze
- Sleet
- Fog
- Dew
Which gas contributes the least to global warming?
- Methane
- Carbon dioxide
- Chlorofluorocarbons
- Nitrous oxide
The formula (Number of rainy days × Precipitation per day) / (Mean temperature + 10°C) is used to calculate the ______.
- Moisture availability index
- Moisture deficit index
- Aridity index
- None
The National Agricultural Drought Assessment and Monitoring System was established in ______.
- Dehradun
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Delhi
The Division of Agricultural Meteorology in India was started in the year ______.
- 1932
- 1942
- 1931
- 1952
Statistical methods are used for ______ weather forecasting.
- Short range
- Long range
- Medium range
- Both A & B
Which weather forecasting method is most useful for short-range forecasting, especially for farmers, irrigation engineers, and mariners?
- Numerical methods
- Statistical methods
- Synoptic method
- Both B & C
According to ICAR, there are ______ soil climatic zones in India.
- 20
- 127
- 15
- 64
Summer season rainfall clouds are also known as ______.
- Cumulonimbus
- Cirrus
- Cumulus
- Nimbostratus
Statement 1: Earth is at a mean distance of 150 billion km from the sun. Statement 2: The mean surface temperature of the Earth is 15°C.
- Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
- Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
- Both are correct statements
- Both are incorrect statements
Which gas shows a decreased value when comparing its percentage in the atmosphere by weight versus by volume?
- Carbon dioxide
- Argon
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
According to the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index), which value indicates normal vegetation conditions?
- < 25
- < 10
- < 20
- < 15
A pyrgeometer measures ______ radiation.
- Shortwave
- Longwave
- Both A & B
- Sunshine duration
Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?
- Rime
- Glaze
- Fog
- Mist
The term used for lines of equal pressure distribution on a weather map is ______.
- Isobar
- Isonomals
- Isoallobars
- Isochrones
The melting point of water on the Réaumur temperature scale is ______.
- 0
- 80
- 100
- 32
The point in Earth's orbit where it is closest to the sun is called ______.
- Perihelion
- Aphelion
- Ephelion
- Solstice
Trade winds blow ______ towards the equatorial low-pressure belts.
- From tropical low-pressure belts
- From tropical high-pressure belts
- From subtropical low-pressure belts
- From subtropical high-pressure belts
Which of the following is NOT a sign of global warming?
- Increase in shrubbery in the Arctic
- Thicker clouds over the sky, increasing the reflection of heat from the sun
- Change in wind direction
- All are correct signs of global warming
The shortest day in the _______ hemisphere is on December 21st.
- South
- North
- Both A & B
- None
Agricultural drought is defined as a period of _____ consecutive weeks with significantly below-average rainfall during the rest of the year.
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 6
The aphelion phenomenon, where Earth is farthest from the sun, occurs in the month of ______.
- March
- June
- May
- July
The ______ is the atmospheric zone where remote sensing primarily operates.
- Thermosphere
- Ionosphere
- Mesosphere
- Stratosphere
The global warming potential of methane gas is ______.
- 410
- 310
- 21
- 210
The horizontal movement of air is called ______.
- Air current
- Wind
- Both A & B
- Trolls
The unit for specific humidity is ______.
- g/m<sup>2</sup>
- g/kg
- g/m<sup>3</sup>
- Unitless
Gneiss is __________ rock & syenite is ____________ rock?
- Metamorphic & igneous
- Sedimentary & igneous
- Igneous & sedimentary
- Igneous & metamorphic
Bacteria occur mainly in ___?
- Marshy soil
- Alkali soil
- Acidic soil
- Neutral soil
Soil air contain _____ Carbon dioxide concentration as that of air?
- 10
- 8
- 6
- 5