Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Cloud) | List-II (Characteristic) |
|---|---|
| A. Cirrus | 1. Rain-giving |
| B. Stratus | 2. Feathery appearance |
| C. Nimbus | 3. Vertically growing |
| D. Cumulus | 4. Horizontally spreading |
Code:
A 3, B 1, C 4, D 2
A 2, B 1, C 4, D 3
A 2, B 4, C 1, D 3
A 3, B 4, C 1, D 2
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
A. Cirrus: High-altitude clouds composed of ice crystals, appearing thin, wispy, and feathery. Matches characteristic 2 (Feathery appearance).
B. Stratus: Low-altitude, layered clouds that spread horizontally, often covering the entire sky. Matches characteristic 4 (Horizontally spreading).
C. Nimbus: This term denotes a precipitating cloud. Nimbostratus and Cumulonimbus are major rain-giving clouds. Matches characteristic 1 (Rain-giving).
D. Cumulus: Puffy, lumpy clouds that often have flat bases and can grow vertically, sometimes developing into cumulonimbus clouds. Matches characteristic 3 (Vertically growing).
Thus, the correct matching is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3. This corresponds to option C.
– Cirrus are high and feathery; Stratus are low and layered; Cumulus are puffy and potentially vertical; Nimbus indicates precipitation.