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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Northern plains can be divided into four regions. b. The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium called bhangar. c. South of this belt is the swampy and marshy region known as Terai. d. The newer, younger deposits of the flood plains, called khadar, are renewed almost every year and are fertile.

  1. a, b, c and d

  2. a, b and c

  3. a, b and d

  4. b, c and d

  5. a, c and d
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as all these statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following influences the rainfall in a region?

  1. Location of mountains

  2. Type of soil

  3. Density of population

  4. Sunrise and sunset
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mountains influence rainfall through orographic lifting - when moist air is forced to rise over mountains, it cools and condenses, causing precipitation on the windward side. This creates rain shadows on the leeward side. Soil type, population density, and sunrise/sunset times do not directly affect rainfall formation.

Multiple choice

The S.W. monsoon originated in India primarily due to

  1. low pressure over the Punjab plain
  2. high pressure in areas South of 8 degree North latitude
  3. equatorial low being filled up by descending currents
  4. the role of the Himalayas

  1. 1 and 4

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 3 and 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The S.W. monsoon (Southwest Monsoon) is primarily caused by low pressure over the Punjab plain and the Himalayas acting as a barrier to moisture-laden winds. These factors create the pressure differential that drives monsoon circulation. Option A correctly identifies factors 1 and 4.

Multiple choice

The temperature of Thiruvananthapuram is lower than that of Mumbai in May and higher than that of Mumbai in January because

  1. Thiruvananthapuram has cold current and Mumbai is faced with warm current

  2. Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator

  3. Thiruvananthapuram is on the windward side and Mumbai is on the leeward side

  4. Thiruvananthapuram is thickly vegetated, while Mumbai is not
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator