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Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

According to the constitution of India education is a ___________.

  1. Fundamental right

  2. Legal right

  3. Fundamental duty

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the constitution of India education is a fundamental right. Articles 21,28,29,30 of the Indian constitution deals with education.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of __________.

  1. February and March

  2. July and August

  3. November and December

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Novermber and December,
During October-November, the sun apparently moves towards the south. During this period, the monsoon trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. The south-west monsoon winds weaken and start withdrawing gradually. The monsoon withdraws from the northern plains by the beginning of October.
The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. While day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. Humidity is still present. High temperature and humidity, makes the weather quite uncomfortable during the day. This is commonly known as “October Heat”.
The temperature begins to fall rapidly in northern India by the second half of October. The low-pressure conditions over northwestern India move to the Bay of Bengal by early November. This shift leads to cyclonic depressions over the Andaman Sea. These cyclones usually cross the eastern coasts of India and cause heavy and widespread rain. These cyclones may also arrive at the Coasts of Orissa, West Bengal and Bangladesh. These cyclones contribute to the bulk of the rainfall of the Coromandel Coast
Multiple choice major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

Which among the following waterfall is situated in Shivamogga district?

  1. Gaganchukki

  2. Bharachukki

  3. Jog falls

  4. Abbe falls
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jog Falls is a major waterfall located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. The other options, such as Gaganchukki and Bharachukki, are located in the Mandya/Chamarajanagar region, and Abbe Falls is in Kodagu.