Rainfall in the doldrums is of the nature of: [CDS 2000]

Related MCQs

• Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical rainforest of Brazil, the average diurnal range of temperature is much greater than the average annual range of temperature. 2. In the humid subtropical climate of Kyushu island of Japan, the rainfall for the year almost totals that of the rainfall in tropical rainforest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
• With reference to convectional type of rainfall, consider the following statements 1. It is a warm weather phenomenon. 2. This rainfall is associated with cumulo-nimbus clouds. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [IAS 2009]
• Which of the following statements about convectional rainfall are true? 1. The areas of the world, having an equatorial type of climate, receive this kind of rainfall. 2. It is usually torrential and accompanied by thunder and lightning. 3. It is also known as 4 o'clock rain.
• The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about:
• Doldrums is/are
• Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of :
• Doldrums are: [NDA 1995]
• Doldrums is a [NDA 2011]
• In the northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums is called: [NDA 1994]
• Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the convectional rainfall ? [CDS 2002]