Geography · General Awareness

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 general knowledge

The highest rainfall in the word is received at

  1. Cherrapunji

  2. Mawsynram

  3. Shillong

  4. Calicut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mawsynram in Meghalaya holds the Guinness World Record for highest average annual rainfall at approximately 11,872 mm. Cherrapunji (now Sohra), also in Meghalaya, was previously thought to be the wettest but now holds the record for highest rainfall in a calendar year. Both locations receive extreme rainfall due to their geography on the Khasi Hills. Shillong is Meghalaya's capital, and Calicut is in Kerala.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The atmospheric condition when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply due to consistent below average precipitation..

  1. Drought

  2. Indian summer

  3. Hail

  4. Squall
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Drought is the correct term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortage. The definition precisely matches the atmospheric condition described. Indian summer (unseasonal warmth), hail (ice pellets), and squall (sudden wind gust) are different weather phenomena not matching the description.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?

  1. South East Monsoon

  2. South North Monsoon

  3. North East Monsoon

  4. South West Monsoon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Southwest Monsoon (June-September) brings about 75% of India's annual rainfall and is crucial for agriculture. These winds originate from the Indian Ocean, picking up moisture before hitting the Western Ghats. The Northeast Monsoon brings winter rainfall primarily to Tamil Nadu, while 'South East' and 'South North' are not standard meteorological terms for monsoon systems.

Multiple choice softskills communication

In the monsoon season _______ almost every day

  1. it rains

  2. it raining

  3. There rains

  4. There raining
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Present simple tense is used for habitual actions and general truths. 'It rains' correctly expresses a regular occurrence in the monsoon season. 'It raining' is grammatically incomplete, 'There rains' is incorrect syntax, and 'There raining' lacks a proper verb.

Multiple choice

A tropical region has generally a hot and humid climate. Where is it located?

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

A tropical region has generally a hot and humid climate because of its location around the equator. Even in the coldest month, the temperature is generally higher than about 15 degrees C. During hot summers, the temperature may cross 40 degrees C.

  1. Between Tropic of Cancer and North Pole

  2. At the South Pole

  3. At the North Pole

  4. Around the equator

  5. Between Tropic of Capricorn and South Pole
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It has hot climate as it is around equator, and it is humid as it receives plenty of rainfall.

Multiple choice

Where is rain more beneficial and attractive?

Directions: Read the passage given carefully and answer the question that follows.

Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

  1. Villages and cities

  2. Towns

  3. Cities

  4. Villages
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"Rain in countryside (village) attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful" gives us the answer. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. The rainfall goes on increasing steadily from the equator towards the poles.

  2. The coastal areas receive more rainfall as compared to the continents.

  3. The equatorial belt, the windward slopes of the mountains along the western coasts in the cool temperate zone and the coastal areas of the monsoon land receive heavy rainfall.

  4. Interior continental areas receive moderate rainfall.

  5. Areas lying in the rain shadow zone of the interior of the continents and high latitudes receive very low rainfall.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

No, this statement is incorrect. The rainfall goes on decreasing, not increasing steadily from the equator towards the poles.

Multiple choice

The tropical group is divided into which of the following types?

a. Tropical wet climate b. Tropical monsoon climate c. Tropical wet and dry climate d. Subtropical steppe e. Subtropical desert

  1. Only a, b and c

  2. Only a, b, c and d

  3. Only a, c, d and e

  4. Only b, c, d and e

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tropical group is divided into Tropical wet climate; Tropical monsoon climate; Tropical wet and dry climate. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is correct about the tropical wet climates?

a. Tropical evergreen forests with dense canopy cover and large biodiversity are found in this climate. b. Temperature is high throughout the year and diurnal ranges of temperature are the greatest in this climate. c. Significant amount of rainfall occurs in every month of the year as thunder showers in this climate.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. Only a and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical evergreen forests with dense canopy cover and large biodiversity are found in this climate. Significant amount of rainfall occurs in every month of the year, as thunder showers in this climat both these. This is the correcrt answer, as both these statements are correct

Multiple choice

Which of the following climate types is found over the Indian sub continent?

  1. Tropical wet climate

  2. Tropical monsoon climate

  3. Tropical wet and dry climate

  4. Warm temperate climate

  5. Cold climate with dry winters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical monsoon climate (Am) is found over the Indian sub-continent, North Eastern part of South America and Northern Australia. Heavy rainfall occurs mostly in summer and winter is dry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are incorrect about the dry climates?

a. Dry climates are characterised by very low rainfall that is not adequate for the growth of plants. b. These climates cover a very large area of the planet. c. These are also known as the D type of climates according to Koeppen’s classification of climates.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. Only b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This statement is incorrect, as the dry climate types are also known as the B type of climates. The D type climates are cold snow forest climates according to the classification given by Koeppen. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Identify the characteristic lines marked as I, 2, 3 and 4 in the given map related to the following geographic phenomena (a) Major all-India watershed (b) Southern limit of frost (c) Onset of S. W. Monsoon (10th June line) (d) Onset of N. E. Monsoon (15th October line) Select the correct answer using the codes given below Codes:

  1. (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 4

  2. (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 2

  3. (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 4

  4. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer