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Questions Related to climate and soil of karnataka

Malnad and coastal plains receive _____ rainfall.

  1. Low

  2. Heavy

  3. Average

  4. Nil


Correct Option: B

The period of retreating monsoon is also called _____.

  1. The rainy season

  2. The winter season

  3. South-west monsoon season

  4. North-east monsoon season


Correct Option: D

_____ is an area of heavy rainfall.

  1. Raichur

  2. Agumbe

  3. Udupi

  4. Kodagu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district in the Malnad region of Karnataka
  • It is called "The Cherrapunji of the South".
  • It receives the heaviest rainfall. 

The minimum temperature is recorded at _____ during winter season.

  1. Belagavi

  2. South Kannada

  3. North Kannada

  4. Udupi


Correct Option: A

During rainy season, the temperature in Karnataka is very ____.

  1. Low

  2. High

  3. Moderate

  4. Humid


Correct Option: B

The _____ maidan is in rain-shadow area.

  1. Eastern

  2. Western

  3. Northern

  4. Southern


Correct Option: A

Rainfall in Karnataka during winter is _____. 

  1. Maximum

  2. Minimum

  3. Average

  4. Nil


Correct Option: B

Which place is called 'Cheerapunji of South India'?

  1. Agumbe

  2. Dharwad

  3. Haveri

  4. Shivamogga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district in the Malnad region of Karnataka
  • It is called "The Cherrapunji of the South".
  • It receives the heaviest rainfall. 

_____ near Chellekere in Chitradurga records the lowest rainfall.

  1. Raichur

  2. Nayakna Hatti

  3. Hulikal

  4. Bhagamandala


Correct Option: B

During retreating monsoon season, Karnataka receives about _____% of the rainfall.

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13


Correct Option: C