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Question |
Answer |
| 1 |
The term ‘Monsoon’ is originated from – |
Arabic Language |
| 2 |
In which state does the Monsoon arrive first? |
Kerala |
| 3 |
The general direction of the flow of summer monsoon in India is – |
From South West to North East |
| 4 |
Monsoon originates by which winds in India? |
South-West winds |
| 5 |
High temperature and low pressure over the Indian subcontinent during the summer season draw air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the – |
SouthWest monsoon |
| 6 |
The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is – |
18°C |
| 7 |
In which part of India is the daily range of temperature highest? |
Desert areas of Rajasthan. |
| 8 |
What are the months for monsoon normally in Tamil Nadu? |
November-December |
| 9 |
The Indian monsoon is indicated by seasonal displacement because of – |
Different temperatures of land and sea |
| 10 |
Which regions is not affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of Monsoon? |
Chhattisgarh Basin |
| 11 |
Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due to – |
The difference in their altitudes |
| 12 |
Which type of climate is found in Chhattisgarh state? |
Humid South-East |
| 13 |
According to Koppen’s climatic classification, the climate of North Bihar may be explained as – |
Cwg |
| 14 |
India gets maximum rainfall mainly from – |
South-West Monsoon |
| 15 |
The state which receives maximum rainfall due to North-East monsoon is – |
Tamil Nadu |
| 16 |
Which state gets the highest average annual rainfall? |
Sikkim |
| 17 |
Mango shower is – |
Crop of mango |
| 18 |
Cherrapunji is located in – |
Meghalaya |
| 19 |
The highest rainfall in India occurs in – |
Western Ghats, Himalayan Region and Meghalaya |
| 20 |
By which monsoon does Jharkhand receive rainfall? |
South West monsoon |
| 21 |
When there is very heavy rainfall in the Pushkar Hills, where do floods occur? |
Balotra |
| 22 |
How many districts in India are included in the desert development program? |
21 Districts |
| 23 |
India’s Northern plains get winter rainfall due to – |
Western Disturbance |
| 24 |
Which region of India receives winter rainfall? |
Punjab – Tamil Nadu |
| 25 |
Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu is mostly due to – |
North-East monsoon |
| 26 |
Which coastal region in India, receives rainfall from North Eastern monsoon ? |
Coromandel coast |
| 27 |
The winter rains caused by Western disturbance in the North Western Plain of India gradually decrease from – |
West to East |
