Q: Consider the following characteristics of a cloud type : 1. They are born through convection. 2. Only cloud type that can produce hail, thunder and lightning. 3. They are large cauliflower-shaped towers, often ‘anvil tops’. Identify the type of cloud on the basis of the given characteristics.
(a)Stratocumulus
(b)Cumulonimbus
(c)Cirrocumulus
(d)Nimbostratus
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (c) 'पातल कपासी मेघ (Cirrocumulus)'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.