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Technological Advancements in Indian Meteorology and Climate Monitoring

Technological Advancements in Indian Meteorology and Climate Monitoring

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. INSAT-1A
  2. INSAT-1B
  3. INSAT-1C
  4. INSAT-1D
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. INSAT-3D
  2. INSAT-3A
  3. INSAT-3C
  4. INSAT-3E
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Methane
  3. Nitrous oxide
  4. Oxygen
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy
  2. Wind energy
  3. Hydropower
  4. Natural gas
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
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