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Technological Advancements in Indian Meteorology and Climate Monitoring

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Which of the following is a major technological advancement in Indian meteorology and climate monitoring?

  1. Supercomputer

  2. Satellite

  3. Radar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Supercomputers, satellites, and radars are all major technological advancements that have significantly improved Indian meteorology and climate monitoring.

What is the name of India's first weather satellite?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-1C

  4. INSAT-1D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-1A was India's first weather satellite, launched in 1983.

Which of the following satellites is used for monitoring climate change?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-3A

  3. INSAT-3C

  4. INSAT-3E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is a dedicated satellite for monitoring climate change, launched in 2013.

What is the name of India's first supercomputer dedicated to weather and climate research?

  1. Cray XC40

  2. Cray XC30

  3. Cray XC50

  4. Cray XC60


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cray XC40 is India's first supercomputer dedicated to weather and climate research, installed in 2018.

Which of the following radars is used for tracking cyclones and other severe weather events?

  1. Doppler Weather Radar

  2. Magnetron Doppler Radar

  3. Phased Array Radar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Doppler Weather Radar, Magnetron Doppler Radar, and Phased Array Radar are all used for tracking cyclones and other severe weather events.

What is the name of India's national weather forecasting center?

  1. India Meteorological Department

  2. National Weather Service

  3. Meteorological and Geophysical Department

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India Meteorological Department (IMD) is India's national weather forecasting center.

Which of the following is not a type of weather forecast?

  1. Short-range forecast

  2. Medium-range forecast

  3. Long-range forecast

  4. Extended-range forecast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Extended-range forecast is not a type of weather forecast.

What is the name of India's national climate change assessment report?

  1. India Climate Assessment Report

  2. National Climate Assessment Report

  3. Climate Change Assessment Report

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India Climate Assessment Report (ICAR) is India's national climate change assessment report.

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrous oxide

  4. Oxygen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas.

What is the name of India's national action plan on climate change?

  1. National Action Plan on Climate Change

  2. Climate Change Action Plan

  3. National Climate Action Plan

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is India's national action plan on climate change.

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural gas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural gas is not a renewable energy source.

What is the name of India's national solar mission?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. Solar Mission

  3. National Renewable Energy Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Solar Mission (NSM) is India's national solar mission.

Which of the following is not a type of climate model?

  1. Global climate model

  2. Regional climate model

  3. Earth system model

  4. Numerical weather prediction model


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Numerical weather prediction model is not a type of climate model.

What is the name of India's national center for climate modeling?

  1. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

  2. National Center for Climate Modeling

  3. Climate Modeling Center

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is India's national center for climate modeling.

Which of the following is not a type of climate change impact?

  1. Sea level rise

  2. Extreme weather events

  3. Ocean acidification

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a type of climate change impact.

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