Daily Quiz-291
Manufacturing rain
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Advertisement
Q1. Which of the following atmospheric conditions favors effective cloud seeding?
A. Relative humidity > 60% and updrafts
B. Relative humidity < 20%
Advertisement
C. Very high wind speed
D. Absence of aerosols
Q2. Which of the following statements about cloud seeding in India is correct?
A. It is legally regulated under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Advertisement
B. It requires no central clearance
C. It is banned by CPCB
D. It can only be carried out by ISRO
Q3. Which is the most direct application of cloud seeding for sustainable development?
A. Preventing urban heat islands
B. Ensuring water availability for agriculture
C. Increasing solar radiation
D. Reducing sea-level rise
Q4. Which of the following technologies has been recently integrated with cloud seeding in the UAE?
A. Nanotechnology
B. Drone-based ionization
C. Satellite remote seeding
D. Quantum radar
Q5. The success rate of cloud seeding operations globally is estimated around:
A. 10-20%
B. 30-40%
C. 50-70%
D. 90%
Answers Quiz- 290 (November 25)
1. A
Explanation: Vincent Schaefer conducted the first cloud seeding experiment in 1946 using dry ice.
2. B
Explanation: The Environmental Modification (ENMOD) Convention bans hostile use of environmental modification, including weather alteration for warfare.
3. A
Explanation: IITM, Pune conducts advanced research and simulations on artificial rain enhancement.
4. C
Explanation: Cloud seeding can’t influence large-scale systems like cyclones; it works only on local weather.
5. B
Explanation: Some areas may benefit while others are deprived, leading to moral and geopolitical disputes.
Advertisement
Advertisement