226. Wind in the southern hemisphere is deflected towards left

1. 1. Due to rotation of the earth

   
   
   

   2. Due to temperature

   
   
   

   3. Due to heating

   
   
   

   4. None of these

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: A

   NA

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227. Places dominated by high pressure tend to lack cloud cover and hence receive significant amounts of sunshine, especially in the

1. 1. High latitudes

   
   
   

   2. Mid latitudes

   
   
   

   3. Low latitudes

   
   
   

   4. None of these

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: C

   NA

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228. In the Hadley cell, rising air is found in the

1. 1. Subtropical high pressure zone

   
   
   

   2. Trade winds

   
   
   

   3. Westerlies

   
   
   

   4. Inter - tropical convergence zone (ITCZ)

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: D

   NA

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229. Air pressure is measured by

1. 1. Anemometer

   
   
   

   2. Barometer

   
   
   

   3. Hygrometer

   
   
   

   4. Planimeter

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: B

   NA

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230. Train Basin of sinking experiences strong heat wave causing discomfort during early spring. The wind is popularly known as

1. 1. Karaburan

   
   
   

   2. Katabatic

   
   
   

   3. Chinook

   
   
   

   4. Fohn

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: A

   NA

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