Daily Quiz- 161

Mistral wind facts

Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:06 PM Jul 17, 2025 IST

1. The Mistral wind accelerates through the Rhone Valley primarily due to:

A. Thermal convection caused by Mediterranean Sea temperatures

B. Topographic funneling between the Alps and Massif Central

C. Orographic rainfall mechanisms

D. Jet stream displacement

2. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Mistral wind?

A. Accelerated desertification in southern France

B. Disruption in aviation and maritime activities

C. Enhanced fungal infections in vineyards

D. Damage to unprotected structures and agriculture

3. Which pressure system combination leads to the formation of the Mistral?

A. High over the Sahara and low over the Alps

B. Low over Atlantic and high over Mediterranean

C. High over Atlantic/Northern France and low over Western Mediterranean

D. Uniform pressure over Europe and Mediterranean

4. The Mistral wind is predominantly:

A. Warm and humid

B. Cold and dry

C. Hot and dry

D. Moist and cold

5. Which of the following local winds shows the least similarity with the Mistral?

A. Foehn

B. Chinook

C. Harmattan

D. Loo

Answer Quiz 160 ( July 16)

1. C. Via direct impact of one galaxy through the centre of another

Explanation: Ring galaxies are often formed when one galaxy passes through the centre of another, causing ring-like waves of star formation.

2. D. Supermassive black holes

Explanation: A black hole with mass exceeding a million solar masses is categorized as supermassive, often found in galactic centres.

3. D. Peak of cosmic star formation

Explanation: Around 11 billion years ago (redshift zRs 2), the Universe was in its most active star-forming era, also called “Cosmic Noon”.

4. C. Very Large Array (VLA)

Explanation: VLA in New Mexico contributed data supporting ongoing gas compression and star formation.

5. C. It helps trace the interaction between black hole activity and star birth

Explanation: The discovery links black hole-driven jets and enhanced star formation, offering insights into feedback processes in galactic evolution.