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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 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

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

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
Multiple choice

South-West monsoon contributes to India' s total rainfall upto the extent of

  1. 80-90 percent

  2. 50-60 percent

  3. 100 percent

  4. 75 percent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Southwest Monsoon (June-September) provides 75-90% of India's annual rainfall, making it the primary contributor. This varies regionally but remains the dominant rainfall source. The Northeast Monsoon and western disturbances contribute the remaining 10-25%.

Multiple choice

Which part of Australia receives rain throughout the year?

  1. Western part

  2. Eastern part

  3. Southern part

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

Northern Australia receives rainfall throughout the year due to its tropical climate position near the equator. This region experiences consistent rainfall patterns from the monsoon winds and tropical weather systems, unlike the southern and western regions which have Mediterranean and desert climates respectively with pronounced wet and dry seasons. The eastern coastal areas also receive consistent rainfall but are more seasonal compared to the year-round tropical precipitation in the north.

Multiple choice

In India, which coast receives rainfall from North East monsoon?

  1. Konkan Coast

  2. Malabar Coast

  3. Coromandal Coast

  4. Gujarat Coast
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Coromandel Coast (Tamil Nadu coast) receives rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (retreating monsoon) during October-December. The Northeast monsoon brings rain to the eastern coast of peninsular India. Konkan, Malabar, and Gujarat coasts receive rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon.

Multiple choice

Thar Desert is also known as Marusthali because

  1. this region receives low rainfall, has arid climate and low vegetation cover

  2. it is a desert

  3. it has low population

  4. it is land of undulating topography

  5. of presence of sand dunes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thar desert is also known as Marusthali as this region receives low rainfall, has arid climate and low vegetation cover.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is Asia's only subtropical desert?

  1. Karakum Desert

  2. Takla Makan Desert

  3. Thar Desert

  4. Gobi Desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Thar Desert in India is Asia's only subtropical desert, located in Rajasthan. Unlike other Asian deserts like Gobi (cold desert) or Takla Makan (temperate desert), Thar experiences a subtropical climate with extremely hot summers and relatively mild winters.