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Indian Climate and Seasons

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The Indian climate is characterized by distinct seasonal variations, primarily driven by the southwest and retreating monsoons. Geography questions often focus on rainfall distribution, regional climate types, and pressure gradients. Solving these questions helps in understanding the underlying factors affecting Indian weather.

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Indian Climate and Seasons Questions

Multiple choice

The most plausible explanation of the location of the Thar desert in Western India is

  1. the obstruction caused by the Aravallis to the rainbearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley.

  2. The evaporation of moisture by heat

  3. The absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it.

  4. That the moisture carried by the south-west monsoon is driven away by the dry upper air current.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Thar Desert exists because the Aravalli Range lies parallel to the path of the moisture-bearing Southwest Monsoon winds. Because there are no high mountains perpendicular to the winds to force them to rise and cool (orographic rainfall), the moisture passes over the region without precipitating.

Multiple choice

Koeppne`s Amw type of climate prevails over

  1. the interior peninsular of India

  2. the Coromandal coast of India

  3. Western coast of India, south of Goa

  4. Eastern coast of India, south of Kalcutta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Koppen's climate classification, 'Amw' refers to a Tropical Monsoon climate with a short dry season. In India, this climate type is characteristic of the Western Coast, particularly the Malabar coast south of Goa, which receives heavy orographic rainfall.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements : The S.W. Monsoon originated in India primarily due to

  1. low pressure in the Punjab plain
  2. high pressure in areas south of 8o N latitude.
  3. equatorial low being filled up by descending currents
  4. the Himalayas Of these statements:

  1. 1 and 4 are correct

  2. 1 and 2 are correct

  3. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

  4. 3 and 4 are correct
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Southwest Monsoon is driven by the intense low pressure over the Tibetan plateau and the Punjab plains, combined with the presence of the Himalayas which act as a barrier and influence the jet stream. High pressure south of the equator (Mascarene High) also drives the winds toward the Indian subcontinent.

Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

  1. Winter rain in North West India: Western disturbances
  2. Summer rain in Malabar coast: Retreating monsoon
  3. Summer rain in Bengal basin: North Westerly
  4. Winter rain in Tamil Nadu coast: N.E. Monsoon Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 3 and 4

  3. 3 and 4

  4. 1 and 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Winter rain in NW India is caused by Western Disturbances, while the Bengal basin experiences 'Nor'westers' (North Westerly) in summer. The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rain from the North East Monsoon; however, the Malabar coast receives summer rain from the South West Monsoon, not the retreating monsoon.

Multiple choice

During winter-north western part of India gets rainfall

  1. thunderstorms

  2. retreating monsoon

  3. western disturbances

  4. tropical cyclones
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Western disturbances are extra-tropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region that bring winter rainfall to the northwestern parts of India. This moisture is vital for the growth of Rabi crops like wheat.

Multiple choice

It is best to attempt scaling a peak

  1. In the summer months

  2. Between storms and gales

  3. Early in May or in October

  4. When the monsoons are over
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The months of May and October provide the best weather windows for climbing in the Himalayas. These periods avoid the extreme cold of winter and the heavy rains of the monsoon season.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentence are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. There are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out of the proper sequence of the four sentences.

S1 : Does the arrival of a particular species of migratory birds herald the onset of monsoon? S6 : These birds have been observed to reach India just prior to the rains. P : They have sighted of the pied crested cuckoos, inhabitants of the African continent Q : If their belief is correct then the rains are round the corner. R : Ornithologists at the Bombay National History Society believe so. S : They normally migrate to the Indian sub-continent just before the monsoon season for breeding.

  1. P Q R S

  2. R Q P S

  3. P S R Q

  4. Q P S R
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The question about the monsoon (S1) is directly answered by the belief of ornithologists (R). The passage then explores the implications of that belief (Q), identifies the specific birds (P), and explains their migration habits (S) leading into S6.

Multiple choice

The place in North East India which receives the highest annual rainfall is _____.

  1. Coochbehar

  2. Cherrapunji

  3. Guwahati

  4. Jorhat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cherrapunji, located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, is world-famous for receiving some of the highest annual rainfall on Earth. Along with the nearby village of Mawsynram, it experiences intense monsoon rains due to its unique geographical location. Other cities in the North East like Guwahati or Jorhat receive significant rain but not at the same extreme levels.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu get rain at the end of winter season. b. The Coromandel coast remains dry during the months of July and August. c. The annual precipitation is less than 10 cm in the Northwest Himalayas and the Western deserts.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. b and c

  5. a, b and c
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both these statements are correct. The Coromandel coast remains dry during the months of July and August. The annual precipitation is less than 10 cm in the Northwest Himalayas and the Western deserts.

Multiple choice

Due to which of the following reasons do the Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September whereas the Southern plateau remains dry along the Western Ghats?

  1. The difference in latitudes

  2. The difference in altitudes

  3. The distance from the sea

  4. The difference in air pressure

  5. The physiography features
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The Westren ghats and Assam are on the windward side and the Southern ghats along the Western plateau face the leeward side of the monsoon winds. Due to this reason the Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September, whereas the Southern plateau remains dry along the Western Ghats.