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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 11, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 11, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following could be the reason for Kerala witnessing heavy rainfall in August 2022?
- Westerly winds flowing-in from the Arabian Sea.
- Presence of an east-west shear zone.
- Presence of a north-south trough running between Chhattisgarh and Comorin areas.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
- Kerala is presently under the influence of at least three rainfall triggering weather conditions.
- There are strong Westerly winds flowing-in from the Arabian Sea, and bringing moisture over Kerala.
- Another major cause for an increase in rainfall is the presence of an east-west shear zone located 10 degrees north over the southern peninsula. This vertical zone — that can prevail either in the lower, middle or upper atmospheric levels — allows active winds of high speeds to interact. This zone also allows monsoon winds to remain active, thus causing intense rainfall over the area under its influence.
- The presence of a north-south trough running between Chhattisgarh and Comorin areas, which is located closer to south Kerala is causing widespread rainfall.
2. With reference to the atmosphere, which of the following statements about the ‘Shear Zone’ is/are correct?
- It is a horizontal zone that can prevail only in the northern hemisphere.
- It allows active winds of high speeds to interact.
- It causes intense drought over the area under its influence.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The shear zone is a vertical atmospheric zone which allows active winds of high speeds to interact. It is not restricted to the northern hemisphere and does not necessarily cause drought; in fact, it often leads to intense rainfall due to enhanced monsoonal activity. Statement 2 is correct, while 1 and 3 are incorrect.
3. Consider the following statements:
- The power to create or rename a new district lies with the Centre.
- A district can be abolished by an executive order.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The power to create, alter, or abolish districts lies entirely with the State governments, either through an executive order or legislation. The Centre has no direct authority in this matter. Thus, Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct, as a district can be abolished by an executive order of the State government.
Originally written on
November 13, 2022
and last modified on
November 13, 2022.
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