Which of the following is a major source of methane emissions?
A. Agriculture (livestock, rice paddies)
B. Deforestation
C. Industrial processes
D. Burning fossil fuels
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Agriculture, particularly livestock (enteric fermentation) and rice paddies, is a major source of methane emissions. Burning fossil fuels and industrial processes release CO2, while deforestation releases CO2 and reduces carbon uptake.
Explanation:
Pre-monsoon thunderstorms, often called 'Nor'westers' or 'Kal Baisakhi', are caused by strong convection from intense surface heating, drawing in moist air from the Bay of Bengal.
Explanation:
The Monsoon Trough is a region of low pressure extending from the Thar Desert to the Bay of Bengal, which is crucial for monsoon rainfall.
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