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Which of the following is/are 'rain cloud'?
1. Cirrus
2. Nimbostratus
3. Cumulonimbus
4. Altocumulus

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 3 and 4 only

D. 1 and 4 only

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The word 'nimbus' signifes clouds, literally meaning rain clouds. Cumulonimbus are the clouds which expand vertically and cause heavy rainfall with thunderstorm & lightening.

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