Which of the following statements regarding clouds is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. Clouds are classified on the basis of altitude and their form.<br>2. According to altitude they are classified as High, Middle and Low clouds.<br>3. Stratus, Nimbostratus and Stratocumulus are high clouds.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only ✓
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Stratus, Nimbostratus, and Stratocumulus are low clouds, not high clouds. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect while 1 and 2 are correct.
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