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MCQS on Clouds

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Q1UPSC / NDAMedium

Which type of cloud is associated with continuous, steady rain or snow?

Q2UPSC / NDAMedium

High, wispy, and feathery clouds made of ice crystals are called:

Q3UPSC / NDAMedium

Which cloud type is known as a 'thunderhead' and is associated with severe weather, lightning, and heavy rain?

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Q4UPSC / NDAMedium

Clouds that form flat, featureless layers covering the sky in a gray blanket are:

Q5UPSC / NDAMedium

What does the prefix 'alto-' refer to in cloud classification?

Q6UPSC / NDAMedium

Which clouds look like puffy, white cotton balls with flat bases?

Q7UPSC / NDAMedium

A cloud formed at ground level is called:

Q8UPSC / NDAMedium

The 'halo' effect around the sun or moon is typically caused by which type of cloud?

Q9UPSC / NDAMedium

Which of the following is NOT a high-level cloud?

Q10UPSC / NDAMedium

What does the word 'nimbus' or prefix 'nimbo-' indicate about a cloud?

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