The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) measures pressure differences between:
A. Delhi and Kolkata
B. Tahiti and Darwin
C. Mumbai and Chennai
D. Tokyo and Beijing
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
SOI measures the difference in sea level pressure between Tahiti (Central Pacific) and Darwin (Northern Australia). Negative SOI indicates El Niño conditions.
Explanation:
Loo is a strong, hot, dry wind that blows over the northern plains of India during summer, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
Explanation:
The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
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