Which of the following is / are correct observations about various kinds of clouds?

Cirrus clouds are usually composed of ice crystals

Cumulus clouds develop due to convective uplift

A funnel cloud generally forms at ground surface

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Cirrus clouds are usually composed of ice crystals - Correct. Cirrus clouds form at high altitudes where temperatures are below freezing, hence they contain ice crystal formations.
Cumulus clouds develop due to convective uplift - Correct. Cumulus clouds are product of rising thermals and convection currents that cause water vapor to condense.
A funnel cloud generally forms at ground surface - Incorrect. Funnel clouds extend downwards from the cloud base of a cumulonimbus (thunderstorm), but do not reach the ground initially. If they reach the ground they become a tornado.

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Cirrus clouds are usually composed of ice crystals - Correct. Cirrus clouds form at high altitudes where temperatures are below freezing, hence they contain ice crystal formations.
Cumulus clouds develop due to convective uplift - Correct. Cumulus clouds are product of rising thermals and convection currents that cause water vapor to condense.
A funnel cloud generally forms at ground surface - Incorrect. Funnel clouds extend downwards from the cloud base of a cumulonimbus (thunderstorm), but do not reach the ground initially. If they reach the ground they become a tornado.

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