Question : The word 'insolation' means
Option 1: matters which insulate
Option 2: incoming solar radiation
Option 3: insoluble matters
Option 4: None of the above
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Correct Answer: incoming solar radiation
Solution : The correct option is incoming solar radiation.
Incoming solar radiation, often known as "insolation", is the solar energy or solar radiation that the Sun sends to the Earth's surface. It denotes the total quantity of solar energy received by a certain region or surface on the Earth. All wavelengths of sunlight are included in incoming solar radiation, from ultraviolet (UV) through visible light to infrared (IR). The amount of incoming solar radiation varies with time of day, geographic location, season and meteorological conditions.
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Question : 'Slumdog Millionaire' film is based on the book 'Question and Answer ' written by:
Option 1: Vikas Swarup
Option 2: Vinesh Swaroop
Option 3: Vimal Swaroop
Question : 'Green House Effect' means
Option 1: Pollution in houses in tropical regions
Option 2: Trapping of solar energy due to the atmospheric oxygen
Option 3: Trapping of solar energy due to the atmospheric carbon dioxide
Option 4: Cultivation in greenhouses so as to check pollution
Question : Which of the following is used in solar cookers?
Option 1: Electrical supply
Option 2: Solar plate
Option 3: Mirror
Option 4: Electrochemical cell
Question : In which of the following ways of heat transfer no medium is required?
Option 1: Radiation and Conduction both
Option 2: Conduction
Option 3: Convection
Option 4: Radiation
Question : What is the purpose of the Earth's magnetic field?
Option 1: To provide an energy source for life on Earth.
Option 2: To control the Earth's climate.
Option 3: To shield the Earth from solar wind and cosmic radiation.
Option 4: To cause the tides in the ocean.
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