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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 irregularity in the amount of rainfall in different parts of the North Indian plains is mainly due to

  1. variation in the location of the axis of low pressure trough

  2. irregular intensity of low pressure in the North Western parts of India

  3. difference in frequency of cyclones

  4. variation in the amount of moisture carried by winds every year
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Irregular intensity of low pressure in the North Western parts of India is the main cause of irregularity in the amount of rainfall in different parts of the North Indian plains.

Multiple choice

The monsoon winds of Arabian Sea are unable to help the rainfall in India, because

  1. there is no obstacle in the way of the monsoon

  2. the monsoon winds blow over the desert land

  3. the velocity of the monsoon winds remains low

  4. a high pressure zone prevails over the Indian sub-continent
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 The monsoon winds of Arabian Sea are unable to help the rainfall in India due to absence of obstacle in the way of the monsoon.

Multiple choice

During winters, the temperature in India remains quite low because

  1. the sun rays fall horizontally in the Northern Hemisphere during the winters

  2. of high atmospheric pressure belt found in the North-Western part of India during winters

  3. cold waves pass through the land during the winters and result in low temperatures

  4. monsoon winds blow during the winters
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A Correct answer
Explanation

During winters, the temperature in India remains quite low because the sun rays fall horizontally in the Northern Hemisphere during the winters. 

Multiple choice

What is the best climate for horticulture?

  1. Monsoon

  2. Tundra

  3. Mediterranean

  4. Equatorial
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mediterranean climate (wet winters, dry summers, moderate temperatures) is ideal for horticulture - fruits, vegetables, flowers. The moderate temperatures avoid extreme heat/cold stress, seasonal rainfall provides water during growing season, and dry summer reduces disease pressure. Monsoon (too wet/humid), Tundra (too cold), Equatorial (too hot/humid) are less suitable.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characteristics is related to Mediterranean?

  1. Torrential rainfall throughout the year

  2. Hot and dry summer, mild and wet winter

  3. Rainfall in summer, dry winter

  4. Cloud burst in summer
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, due to subtropical high pressure in summer and westerly winds in winter. This pattern is distinct from monsoon systems (summer rain) or regions with year-round rainfall.

Multiple choice

Which of the following weather phenomena of the winter months in India is/are brought in by the westerly flow from the Mediterranean region?

  1. Pressure and surface winds

  2. North easterly winds

  3. Western cyclonic disturbances

  4. Sub-tropical easterly jet stream

  5. Southern oscillations
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as the western cyclonic disturbances are a weather phenomena of the winter months brought in by the westerly flow from the Mediterranean region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is called the monsoon trough in the monsoon season?

  1. The differential heating and cooling of land and water creates low pressure on the landmass of India while the seas around experience comparatively high pressure.

  2. The shift of the position of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in summer, over the Ganga plain which is normally positioned about 5°N of the equator.

  3. The presence of the high-pressure area, east of Madagascar, approximately at 20°S over the Indian Ocean.

  4. The strong vertical air currents and the formation of low pressure over the Tibetian plateau at about 9 km above sea level.

  5. The presence of the tropical easterly jet stream over the Indian peninsula during summer.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this equatorial trough is called the monsoon trough.

Multiple choice

What is 'mahawat'?

  1. It is winter rainfall.

  2. It is the pre-monsoon shower.

  3. It is the advancing monsoon.

  4. It is the retreating monsoon.

  5. It is the localised thunderstorm during the winter season.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as winter rainfall is locally known as ‘mahawat’.

Multiple choice

Why is the delta region of the eastern coast frequently struck by cyclones?

  1. Because the Bay of Bengal is the centre of various pressure changes

  2. Because the pressure changes in Arabian sea travel east and cause cyclonic disturbances

  3. Because of the movements of low pressure conditions in the Bay of Bengal

  4. Because low-pressure conditions over the northern plains attract the trade winds from the southern hemisphere

  5. Because high-pressure systems that originate over the Mediterranean Sea and Western Asia and move into India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The Bay of Bengal is the centre of various pressure changes and hence, there is always a chance of development of cyclonic disturbances.