Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 18, 2026

Daily Prelims Quiz 18th February 2026
Q1.

Which of the following best describes orographic rainfall?

  • A. Rain caused by surface heating and rising air
  • B. Rain formed due to meeting of warm and cold air
  • C. Rain caused when moist air rises over mountains
  • D. Rain formed due to evaporation from oceans
Q2.

Which of the following is correct about convectional rainfall?

  • A. Occurs mainly in polar regions
  • B. Results from intense surface heating
  • C. Caused by horizontal movement of air
  • D. Associated with mountain barriers
Q3.

What do you mean by Frontal Rainfall?

  • A. Rain due to rising warm air over cold air
  • B. Rain due to mountain uplift
  • C. Rain from isolated heating
  • D. Rain caused by ocean evaporation
Q4.

What are Nimbostratus clouds?

  • A. High thin ice clouds
  • B. Puffy fair-weather clouds
  • C. Storm clouds producing lightning
  • D. Thick clouds giving continuous rain
Q5.

Which of the following can be used to measure precipitation?

  • A. Barometer
  • B. Hygrometer
  • C. Rain gauge
  • D. Anemometer