Prelims 2022 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.40

Q.39 Q.41

Q.39 Q.41

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2022 • Q.40

General Science

If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth ?

GPS and navigation systems could fail.

Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.

Power grids could be damaged.

Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.

Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.

Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.

Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.

2022 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.39 Q.41

Syllabus Connection

General Science. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.9: Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

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