DGCA Meteorology Question Bank: 653 Free Questions
653 DGCA CPL Meteorology practice questions with the correct answer marked and an explanation where one has been written. Free, no sign-up needed. Atmosphere, pressure, wind, cloud, stability, icing, thunderstorms, visibility and METAR/TAF reading, practised chapter by chapter.
The real DGCA Meteorology paper
50 questions in 2 hours. Pass mark 70%, assessed per paper, with no negative marking.
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Meteorology questions by chapter
Each link opens that chapter's own question set, with the number of questions in it.
- Atmosphere56 Qs
- Atmospheric Pressure50 Qs
- Temperature37 Qs
- Air Density11 Qs
- Humidity10 Qs
- Winds44 Qs
- Visibility and Fog20 Qs
- Vertical Motion and Clouds40 Qs
- Stability and Instability of Atmosphere16 Qs
- Optical Phenomena20 Qs
- Precipitation25 Qs
- Ice Accretion23 Qs
- Thunderstorm44 Qs
- Air Masses, Fronts and Western Disturbances33 Qs
- Jet Streams31 Qs
- Clear Air Turbulence5 Qs
- Mountain Waves12 Qs
- Tropical Systems37 Qs
- Climatology of India24 Qs
- General Circulation27 Qs
- Meteorological Services for Aviation23 Qs
- Weather Radar and Met Satellites15 Qs
- Met Instruments10 Qs
- Station Model2 Qs
- Aerodrome Met Reports — METAR, SPECI & TREND22 Qs
- Aviation Weather Forecasts — TAF, ARFOR & ROFOR3 Qs
- Met Documentation and Briefing10 Qs
Want the theory first? Every chapter also has notes on the Meteorology subject page, and you can search all questions in the full question bank.
Working on weather reports? Go straight to the METAR and TAF practice questions.
Sample Meteorology questions
A few questions from the bank, with the answer and explanation under each.
1. The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the:
- Troposphere
- Tropopause
- Stratosphere
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Correct answer: A. Troposphere
Troposphere is the lowest layer.
2. The door of a Stevenson's screen should open:
- Away from the sun (poleward)
- Towards the sun
- Any direction
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Correct answer: A. Away from the sun (poleward)
Opening away from the sun prevents direct radiation on the thermometers.
3. The SALR approaches the DALR:
- At 0°C
- At 15°F
- At about −40°C
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Correct answer: C. At about −40°C
At very cold temperatures little latent heat is released, so SALR → DALR.
4. The diameter of and Macroburst
- < 4 km
- 4 km or more
- > 8 km
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Correct answer: B. 4 km or more
A macroburst is 4 km or more in diameter.
5. The rainfall over India during monsoon depends on
- Low over Pakistan
- Depression over Bay of Bengal
- The position of the axis of Monsoon Trough
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Correct answer: C. The position of the axis of Monsoon Trough
Distribution of monsoon rain is governed by the position of the monsoon trough axis.
Quick answers
How many Meteorology questions are in the Ghost Aviator question bank?
The Meteorology bank currently holds 653 questions. Each has one marked correct answer, and an explanation where one has been written. They are split across 27 chapter question pages so you can practise one topic at a time.
Is the Meteorology question bank free?
Yes. The questions, answers and explanations are free to read and practise, and you do not need to sign up. Signing in only adds saved progress and attempt history on your dashboard.
What is the DGCA Meteorology paper format?
The DGCA Meteorology paper is 50 questions in 2 hours, passed at 70%, with no negative marking.
How do you know the answers are correct?
Every answer is checked against an authoritative reference, such as a standard ATPL textbook, an ICAO Annex or the relevant DGCA regulation, before it is published. Anything that cannot be verified is flagged or removed rather than guessed.