Daily Quiz-288
Cloud seeding & weather modification
Chandigarh, Updated At : 05:03 PM Nov 23, 2025 IST
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Q1. Cloud seeding is primarily aimed at:
A. Reducing global warming
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B. Artificially inducing or enhancing precipitation
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C. Increasing atmospheric pressure
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D. Creating low-pressure systems
Q2. Which of the following substances is most commonly used for cloud seeding?
A. Sodium chloride
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B. Silver iodide
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Sulphur dioxide
Q3. The principle behind cloud seeding is based on:
A. Greenhouse effect
B. Bergeron–Findeisen process
C. Coriolis effect
D. Photoelectric effect
Q4. In India, large-scale cloud seeding experiments have been conducted by:
A. ISRO
B. IMD and State Governments
C. DRDO
D. National Institute of Ocean Technology
Q5. Which of the following conditions is essential for successful cloud seeding?
A. Clear skies
B. Presence of seedable clouds with moisture
C. High surface temperature
D. Presence of dust storms
Answers Quiz-287 (November 22)
1. B
Explanation: He was captured by British forces and died mysteriously in Ranchi Jail in 1900 at age 25.
2. B
Explanation: The demand for “Munda Raj” reflected early forms of indigenous self-determination, akin to nascent nationalism.
3. A
Explanation: His charisma and prophetic image united disparate tribal communities into a moral-political force.
4. B
Explanation: The triad of “Water, Forest, Land” became the enduring slogan of tribal rights, originating from Ulgulan.
5. B
Explanation: The Fifth Schedule (for mainland tribal areas), PESA (empowering Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas), and FRA (recognising forest rights) reflect Birsa’s ideals of self-rule and resource control.
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