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Geography GK · Q131

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 131

Q131

Which of the following is wrongly matched?

A.
Rainfall caused by mountain standing in the way of moisture - laden winds - relief rainfall
B.
Rain caused by vertical circulation of air currents - orographic rainfall
Answer
C.
Rain caused by a warm moist air mass moving upward over cold air mass - cyclonic rainfall
D.
An area sheltered from rain bearing winds by a hill - rain shadow area

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rain caused by vertical circulation of air currents - orographic rainfall is wrongly matched. Orographic precipitation, rain, snow, or other precipitation produced when moist air is lifted as it moves over a mountain range. As the air rises and cools, orographic clouds form and serve as the source of the precipitation, most of which falls upwind of the mountain ridge.