Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2019
Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
- A Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth's surface.
- B Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.
- C The Earth's surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.
- D Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Climatology
CSE1979
Less dew is formed on cloudy nights because
- A Clouds absorb the falling dew
- B Clouds scatter moisture
- C In cloudy nights the radiation takes place very slowly ✓
- D In cloudy nights the radiation takes place very quickly
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Climatology
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