Q65. Consider the following statements about the ‘Roaring Forties’: 1. They blow uninterrupted in the northern and Southern Hemispheres 2. They blow with great strength and constancy 3. Their direction is generally from north-west to east in the Southern Hemisphere 4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them Which of these statements are correct?

Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to

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

Consider the following statements : 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature inside the ey

Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are slow-surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat b

Consider the following statements : 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse latitude. 2. Horse latitu

Consider the following statements : 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons 2. In the Mediterranean region, summer months receive m

Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factor

The jet aircraft fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1. There are no clouds or water vapour in th

Consider the following statements: 1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines. 2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits. Which of the statemen

Which one of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak?

Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?

Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Aluminium Company) | List-II (Location) | | :

Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region?

In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?

Match List I with elect the List II and correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Town) | List-II (River Nearer to it) | | :---