Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. The reason for Rajasthan being deficient in rainfall is ________

A
There is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
B
The monsoon fail to reach this area
C
It is too hot
D
The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled

Correct Answer

The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled

More Questions on Climate And Weather in India

  • 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. Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. India is particularly poor in reserves of
    A)Non-ferrous metals
    B)Coal
    C)Iron ore
    D)Limestone
    Answer: Non-ferrous metals
  • Q. Which of the following state has become India’s first carbon free state?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Himachal Pradesh
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Maharashtra
    Answer: Himachal Pradesh
  • Q. Most of India’s rainfall is ________
    A)Elusive
    B)Cyclonic
    C)Convectional
    D)Orographic
    Answer: Convectional
  • Q. Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall?
    A)It is away from the coast
    B)It is a rain shadow area
    C)It is located parallel to wind direction
    D)Rain bearing clouds are absent
    Answer: It is a rain shadow area
  • Q. Open stunted forests with bushes and having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in
    A)Shiwaliks and Terai regions
    B)Eastern Odisha
    C)North-Eastern Tamil Nadu
    D)Western Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Western Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon?
    A)Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
    B)It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
    C)It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
    D)It has less human interference
    Answer: It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  • Q. The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26°C, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9°C. The station in question is ________
    A)Cherapunji
    B)Allahabad
    C)Chennai
    D)Kolkata
    Answer: Chennai
  • Q. The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in
    A)West Asia
    B)Pakistan
    C)Bay of Bengal
    D)Himalayas
    Answer: West Asia
  • Q. The north-western India receives substantial rainfall during winter months because of ________
    A)North-east monsoons
    B)South-west monsoons
    C)Retreating monsoons
    D)Westerly disturbances
    Answer: Westerly disturbances
  • Q. Which of the following receives rainfall by north-eastern monsoon?
    A)Kerala
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Assam
    D)West Bengal
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it ________
    A)Is at a higher elevation
    B)Lies north of Amritsar
    C)Comes under the influence of cold winds
    D)Receives a lot of snow
    Answer: Is at a higher elevation
  • Q. Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall?
    A)Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad
    B)Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad
    C)Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
    D)Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad
    Answer: Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
  • Q. The mangrove forests are present in
    A)The Western Ghats
    B)The Eastern Ghats
    C)The Sunderbans
    D)The Aravallis
    Answer: The Sunderbans
  • 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. Sal’ is a very important tree of ________
    A)Thorn forest
    B)Tropical dry deciduous forest
    C)Tropical rain forest
    D)Alpine forest
    Answer: Tropical dry deciduous forest
  • Q. Which of the following place is the most humid place of India?
    A)Udhagamandalam
    B)Mahabaleshwar
    C)Cherrapunji
    D)Mawsynram
    Answer: Mawsynram
  • Q. The rains along the western coast of India are ________
    A)Orographic
    B)Cyclonic
    C)Convectional
    D)Monsoonal
    Answer: Orographic

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