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UPPSC PCS 2023 · Question 140 of 150

What caused wind to deflect towards left in Southern Hemisphere?

Science

  1. APressure
  2. BTemperature
  3. CCoriolis forceCorrect
  4. DMagnetic Field

Answer: C. Coriolis force

Explanation

The Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection is called the Coriolis effect.

Source: edurev.in solved-paper compilation (OSWAAL 15-Years UPPSC Prelims Solved Paper)

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