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Preliminary exam General Studies August 02, 2024

1. A cloudburst is a sudden, intense rainfall over a small area, often causing flash floods and other damage. Consider the following statements regarding cloudbursts:

Cloudbursts occur only in mountainous regions due to the rapid uplift of moist air.

The Indian Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as a rainfall event where 10 cm or more of rain falls within an hour over a localized area.

Cloudbursts can result from orographic lift, convective processes, or frontal activities.

The intensity of a cloudburst is measured in millimetres per hour and is classified as severe if it exceeds 100 mm/hr.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3, and 4 only 2, 3, and 4 only

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