Which of the following sequences is correct for rainfall?

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Q: 63 (NDA-II/2014)

Which of the following sequences is correct for rainfall?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,12,29,18,12,5,6

keywords: 

{'rainfall': [4, 1, 7, 3], 'heavy downpour': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'slow condensation': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'sequences': [0, 0, 5, 7], 'slow ascent': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'rapid ascent': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'descent': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'air': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'pressure': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

Option 1: Slow ascent of air - slow condensation - heavy downpour. This option suggests that when air slowly rises, condensation occurs and results in a heavy downpour. However, this is not entirely accurate. While slow ascent of air can lead to condensation, it does not necessarily guarantee a heavy downpour. The intensity of the downpour is dependent on various factors such as the amount of moisture present in the air and atmospheric conditions.

Option 2: Rapid ascent of air - large raindrops, heavy downpour. This option correctly states that when air rapidly ascends, it leads to the formation of large raindrops and results in a heavy downpour. This is known as convective precipitation, where warm moist air rises rapidly, cools, and condenses into raindrops.

Option 3: Pressure decreased, air compressed - heavy downpour. This option is incorrect. Decreased pressure and compressed air do not directly cause a heavy downpour. Changes in pressure and compression are related to atmospheric circulations but do not determine the intensity or occurrence of rainfall.

Option 4: Descent of air - air warmed - heavy downpour. This option is also incorrect. The descent of air typically leads to warming, but this does not necessarily result in a

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