Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:

Black or dark gray shapeless masses of thick vapor, formed at middle levels or very near to the surface of the earth that are extremely dense and opaque to the rays of the sun are called _____?

Options:

Stratus clouds

Nimbus clouds

Cirrus clouds

Cumulus clouds

Correct Answer:

Nimbus clouds

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Nimbus clouds

Nimbus clouds are dark or black, thick, shapeless masses.

They are very dense and opaque, often blocking the sun’s rays.

These clouds are commonly associated with rainfall