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HPPSC HPAS 2017 · Question 9 of 45

The rate of decrease of temperature in the troposphere is:

Physical Geography

  1. A5.4°C
  2. B6.4°CCorrect
  3. C7°C
  4. D7.4°C

Answer: B. 6.4°C

Explanation

The normal lapse rate in the troposphere is about 6.4°C per kilometre.

Source: HPPSC HPAS (Pre) 2017 GS Paper-I (exampyq/doorsteptutor official paper)

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