Thunderstorm: DGCA Aviation Meteorology questions

Question 1

The condition necessary for the formation of a thunderstorm are:

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Steep lapse rate, adequate supply of moisture and trigger action

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Steep lapse rate, strong winds

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Shallow lapse rate, adequate supply of moisture

Question 2

Hail is most likely to fall from a cloud

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Having strong vertical development

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Having layers

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Composed of Ice crystals

Question 3

Norwesters are

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Severe thunderstorms which occur over NE India during hot weather period

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The western disturbances which affect NW India

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Severe thunderstorms which occur over Peninsula during hot weather period

Question 4

Duststorm usually occurs over NW India during

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Pre-Monsoon

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Post-monsoon

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Winter

Question 5

A 'mature' thunderstorm has strong

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updrafts and downdrafts

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updraft only

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downdraft only

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