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Question 1
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It is difficult to ride a bicycle against the direction of flow of wind because the

A
air exerts pressure

B
bicycle becomes lighter

C
bicycle moves faster

D
wind causes reduced pressure

Solution

It is difficult to ride a bicycle against the direction of flow of wind because force is exerted by the air pressure on the bicycle and the rider. This opposes the motion.
Question 2
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To reduce the air pressure falling on banners and hoardings

A
holes are made in them

B
they are made of cotton clothes

C
they are tied strongly

D
are hanged high

Solution

As air exerts pressure, wind blowing at a high speed may break or displace things. If holes are made in hanging banners and hoardings, then air can pass through these holes. This will reduce the pressure exerted by air on banners and hoardings and these will not fall easily.
Question 3
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Two identical glass beakers A and B are placed on a tabletop. Beaker A is filled with distilled water and beaker B is filled with salty water. Choose the correct statement from among the following.

A
Pressure at the bottom of A is more than the pressure at the bottom of B.

B
Pressure at the bottom of B is more than the pressure at the bottom of A.

C
Pressure at the bottom of A is equal to the pressure at the bottom of B.

D
There is no relation between the two.

Solution

As the density of the salty water is more than the density of the distilled water and the pressure is directly proportional to the density i.e. greater is the density, greater is the pressure. Hence 'Pressure at the bottom of B is more than the pressure at the bottom of A' is the correct answer.
Question 4
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Read the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement A: If you fill a bottle partially with very hot water, and then stretch a balloon over the top, the balloon will inflate slightly over the next few minutes.
Statement B: The heat in the water causes the balloon to inflate.

A
Both statements A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A.

B
Both statements A and B are correct, but B is not the correct explanation of A.

C
Statement A is incorrect, but statement B is correct.

D
Both statements A and B are incorrect.

Solution

Both statements A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A because the heat of the hot water will expand the air above it so balloon will inflate.
Question 5
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Read the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement A: When a suction cup is pressed against a smooth wall, the air inside is pushed out of the cup.
Statement B: Atmospheric pressure holds the cup against the wall as force is exerted on the cup due to the atmospheric pressure.

A
Both statements A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A.

B
Both statements A and B are correct, but B is not the correct explanation of A.

C
Statement A is incorrect, but statement B is correct.

D
Both statements A and B are incorrect.

Solution

Both statements A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A as the suction cup has a reduced air pressure from within. The pressure outside is more than the inside pressure hence, there will be an inward force due to this pressure difference.
Question 6
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Two balloons are hanging by threads. Air is blown within the balloons with the help of a straw. Then, the

A
balloons will come closer to each other

B
balloons will move apart

C
balloons will remain still

D
balloons will move to one side

Solution

As the air is blown within the two balloons, so the pressure will reduce and the pressure difference is created on both sides of the balloon and due to this, both balloons will come closer to each other.
Question 7
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The main cause of wind movement is the

A
uneven heating of earth

B
difference in latitudes

C
difference in altitudes

D
even heating of earth

Solution

Due to the uneven heating of the atmospheric air, pressure zones are created because air being heated up moves in upward direction and the relatively cooler air rushes to fill the vacant space which causes wind to blow.
Question 8
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A piece of plywood is kept on a table. You have to lift it from the table by blowing air around at very high speed from a powerful fan. In which direction will you blow the air?

A
In the upward direction

B
In the downward direction

C
Sideways

D
In the upward direction below the table

Solution

Air will be blown from the sideways as it creates a low pressure zone and due to the pressure difference, there will be a net force on board and due to which, it will be lifted up.
Question 9
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Read the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: One should build a house with windows and ventilators.
Statement 2: Warm air is lighter than cool air, which rises up and exits through the ventilators. Cool air is heavier and thus, moves in through the windows, making the room comfortable for living.

A
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

B
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

C
Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.

D
Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.

Solution

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
As warm air is lighter than cool air, warm air rises up and exits through the ventilators. Cool air is heavier and thus, moves in through the windows, making the room comfortable for living.
Question 10
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Choose the correct statement(s) from among the following:

If Earth starts spinning in the opposite direction, then

A. the tropical cyclone winds will rotate anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere
B. the sun will rise in the west and set in the east
C. trade winds will flow from north west

A
Only A

B
Only A and B

C
Only B and C

D
All A, B and C

Solution

In the northern hemisphere, trade winds blow from North-East and in the southern hemisphere, trade winds blow from South-East, this is due to the rotation of Earth. If Earth starts spinning in the opposite direction, direction of the trade winds will become opposite and rising of the sun and setting of the sun will also change.
Question 11
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In _____________, convergence and uplift typically cause condensation and precipitation, while subsidence in ___________ causes the air to warm up producing clear conditions.

A
cyclones; warm fronts

B
anticyclones; cyclones

C
anticyclones; warm fronts

D
cyclones; anticyclones

Solution

In cyclones, convergence and uplift typically cause condensation and precipitation, while subsidence in anticyclones causes the air to warm up producing clear conditions.

Question 12

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Match the items given in Column I with those given in Column II.

Column I	Column II
A. Winds	P. Winds carrying water
B. Monsoon	Q. Develop in India very frequently
C. Thunderstorm	R. Very low pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it
D. Cyclone	S. Moving air

A - P, B - Q, C - R, D - S

A - Q, B - P, C - R, D - S

A - S, B - P, C - Q, D - R

A - P, B - R, C - S, D - Q

Solution

Winds - Moving air
Monsoon - Winds carrying water
Thunderstorm - Develop in India very frequently
Cyclone - Very low pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it

Question 13
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Read the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement A: Monsoon wind is the flow of air from ocean towards land in summer.
Statement B: In India, harvest depends upon monsoon wind, which brings the rain.

A
Both statements A and B are correct.

B
Statement A is correct but statement B is incorrect.

C
Statement A is incorrect but statement B is correct.

D
Both statements A and B are incorrect.

Solution

Monsoon wind is the flow of air from ocean towards land in summer and in India, harvest depends upon monsoon wind, which brings the rain.
Question 14
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Which of the following plays an important role in the early-warning systems for cyclones?

A
Helicopters

B
Submarines

C
Satellites

D
Stars

Solution

Satellites provide the pictures of the cloud cover in the atmosphere and provide the other data for the weather forecasting which helps us to design the early-warning systems for the cyclones.
Question 15
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What is the wind speed in the cloudy region at the centre of a cyclone?

A
0 - 50 km/h

B
100-150 km/h

C
200-260 km/h

D
150-250 km/h

Solution

The centre of a cyclone is a calm area called the eye of the storm. Its diameter is about 10-30 km. This region is free of clouds and has light winds. The speed of wind in this region is 150-250 km/h.
Question 16
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Winds in the northern hemisphere swerve to the right and winds in the southern hemisphere swerve to the left because of

A
rotation of the Earth

B
revolution of the Earth

C
unequal heating of the Earth

D
attractive forces of the Earth

Solution

If the Earth did not rotate, wind would travel the globe in straight lines. Instead, the spin of the earth causes winds to seemingly curve to the right in the northern hemisphere and the left in the southern hemisphere.
In the northern hemisphere, the strong trade winds that originate in the northeast and blow westward pull the surface of the ocean along with them near the equator.The warm-water current then heads north, turning at about 30 degrees north latitude. The westerlies take over then, completing the circuit. Blowing from the west, these winds guide the current eastward and south after they hit land.

The two wind patterns create a continual circular pattern of wind flowing clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.
Question 17
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In an experiment, A holds the shortest end of paper just under his mouth and blows over the paper and the paper rises up. Which of the following conditions exists around the paper?

A
Less pressure at both underneath and top of the paper

B
Less pressure underneath the paper than on top

C
More pressure underneath the paper than on top

D
More pressure at both underneath and top of the paper

Solution

The air blown is moving faster on the upper side of the paper than the air under the paper. Greater is the speed, lesser is the pressure so there will be more pressure underneath the paper than on top. Hence, there will be net upward force on the paper so it will move upward.
Question 18
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Ramesh filled his water bottle with hot water and closed its cap tightly. His bottle got distorted when he washed it with cold water. Which of the following is the correct reason behind this?

A
Pressure inside bottle is lower than outer pressure.

B
Pressure inside bottle is greater than outer pressure.

C
Pressure inside bottle is equal to outer pressure.

D
There is no air inside.

Solution

When boiled water is filled in the water bottle and its mouth is closed followed by cold water being poured over it, the bottle gets distorted. This happens because air inside the bottle gets condensed and creates low pressure. The high pressure from outside distorts the shape of the bottle.
Question 19
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Which of the following areas is/are best suited for formation of air masses?

A. An extensive area with broadly uniform surface of earth.
B. Areas having cyclones.
C. Hot deserts in tropical regions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A
A and B only

B
A and C only

C
A only

D
A, B and C only

Solution

Areas having cyclones have converging air flow and are therefore not suited for formation of air masses. Air masses are formed over an extensive area with broadly uniform surface of earth like hot desert region in tropical areas. Anticyclone over an area also helps in formation of air masses as they have divergent air flow.
Question 20
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Consider the following statement about the North-East Monsoon in India

A. They are retreating monsoon.
B. They are responsible for rainfall along the Coromandel coast of India.
C. They pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal before rainfall.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A
A and C

B
B and C

C
A, B and C

D
A and B

Solution

The North-East monsoon is the retreating monsoon in India. They move from land to the ocean and again from ocean to the land precipitating in South-eastern India.

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Question 1

air exerts pressure

bicycle becomes lighter

bicycle moves faster

wind causes reduced pressure

Solution

Question 2

holes are made in them

they are made of cotton clothes

they are tied strongly

are hanged high

Solution

Question 3

Pressure at the bottom of A is more than the pressure at the bottom of B.

Pressure at the bottom of B is more than the pressure at the bottom of A.

Pressure at the bottom of A is equal to the pressure at the bottom of B.

There is no relation between the two.

Solution

Question 4

Both statements A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A.

Both statements A and B are correct, but B is not the correct explanation of A.

Statement A is incorrect, but statement B is correct.

Both statements A and B are incorrect.

Solution

Question 5

Both statements A and B are correct and B is the correct explanation of A.

Both statements A and B are correct, but B is not the correct explanation of A.

Statement A is incorrect, but statement B is correct.

Both statements A and B are incorrect.

Solution

Question 6

balloons will come closer to each other

balloons will move apart

balloons will remain still

balloons will move to one side

Solution

Question 7

uneven heating of earth

difference in latitudes

difference in altitudes

even heating of earth

Solution

Question 8

In the upward direction

In the downward direction

Sideways

In the upward direction below the table

Solution

Question 9

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.

Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.

Solution

Question 10

Only A

Only A and B

Only B and C

All A, B and C

Solution

Question 11

cyclones; warm fronts

anticyclones; cyclones

anticyclones; warm fronts

cyclones; anticyclones

Solution

Question 12

A - P, B - Q, C - R, D - S

A - Q, B - P, C - R, D - S

A - S, B - P, C - Q, D - R

A - P, B - R, C - S, D - Q

Solution