More Questions on Climate And Weather in India

  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India, the south-west monsoon is stronger than the north-east monsoon. Which of these are correct statements?
    A)1 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are
    A)Barail and Patkai hills
    B)Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma
    C)Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
    D)Khasi and Pegu Yoma
    Answer: Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
  • Q. The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of peninsular India mainly because ________
    A)The sun's rays are almost vertical throughout the year
    B)The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
    C)The sky is generally cloudy
    D)Strong winds flow throughout the year
    Answer: The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
  • Q. Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviour of Indian monsoons?
    A)Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years
    B)Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from one year to another, as well as at different places
    C)Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal, as well as unequal distribution of rain
    D)Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from place to place
    Answer: Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years
  • Q. There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because
    A)Lack of high mountains in the Deccan
    B)The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
    C)The region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons
    D)Of some unknown reason
    Answer: The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
  • Q. Consider the following statement and identify with the help of the code the tree with which the statement is related to? The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.
    A)Tamarind (lmli)
    B)Banyan
    C)Neem
    D)Peepal
    Answer: Banyan
  • Q. Arrange the following states on the basis of ascending dates of the onset of monsoon : 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. West Bengal 4. Rajasthan
    A)3-1-2-4
    B)2-3-1-4
    C)3-2-1-4
    D)1-2-3-4
    Answer: 3-2-1-4
  • Q. Which one of the following states receives the highest rainfall during winter months?
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Punjab
    C)Kerala
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. The temperature of Thiruvananthapuram is lower than that of Mumbai in May and higher than that of Mumbai in January, because ________
    A)Thiruvananthapuram is on the windward side and Mumbai is on the leeward side
    B)Thiruvananthapuram has cold current and Mumbai is faced with warm current
    C)Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator
    D)Thiruvananthapuram is Vegetated while Mumbai is not
    Answer: Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator
  • Q. The Paddy fields of India are located in the areas of annual rainfall
    A)100 cm
    B)120 cm
    C)140 cm
    D)80 cm
    Answer: 100 cm
  • Q. Which one of th following coasts of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones?
    A)Konkan
    B)Malabar
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. There are nine coastal states in India but half of the sea salt is manufactured in the coast of Gujarat because
    A)Salt is exported from Kandla port
    B)Gandhiji started Salt Satyagrah in Gujarat
    C)Less rain and relative humidity is best for the evaporation of the sea water
    D)The salinity of water near coast of Gujarat is very high
    Answer: Less rain and relative humidity is best for the evaporation of the sea water
  • Q. Which of the following state receives rainfall due to western disturbances?
    A)Kerala
    B)Punjab
    C)West Bengal
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. The rains along the western coast of India are ________
    A)Orographic
    B)Cyclonic
    C)Convectional
    D)Monsoonal
    Answer: Orographic
  • Q. During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because
    A)Winds do not reach this area
    B)It is located in rain shadow area
    C)Temperature is so high that wind does not get cooled
    D)There is no mountain in this area
    Answer: It is located in rain shadow area
  • Q. The wet hill forest are found in the ________
    A)Nilgiris
    B)Aravallis
    C)Mahadev Hills
    D)Satpura Hills
    Answer: Nilgiris
  • Q. Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from south-west monsoon than the east coast?
    A)The east coast is broader than the west coast
    B)Unlike the east coast this coast is straight
    C)The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
    D)The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
    Answer: The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
  • Q. Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards ________.
    A)Onshore Side
    B)Windward Side
    C)Seaward Side
    D)Leeward Side
    Answer: Leeward Side
  • Q. In which of the following cities of India the diurnal range of temperature is maximum?
    A)Chennai
    B)New Delhi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Kolkata
    Answer: New Delhi
  • Q. Among the following places, the average annual rainfall is highest at ________
    A)Shillong
    B)Chennai
    C)Kolkata
    D)Thiruvananthapuram
    Answer: Shillong

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