climate of india section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India ?

a) Cyclonic depression

b) Retreating monsoon

c) Western disturbances

d) Southwest monsoon

Question : 2

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) (A) is false, but (R) is true

c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) is true, but (R) is false

Question : 3

Though there is no single theory which can explain the origin of south west monsoon, however it is believed that the main mechanism is the differential heating of land and sea during:

a) Summer months

b) South-west trade wind flow

c) Winter months

d) Cyclonic storms

Question : 4

Which one of the following places has the lowest annual rainfall?

a) Jaisalmer

b) Leh

c) Bellary

d) Jodhpur

Question : 5

Which of the following areas of India receives winter rainfall?

a) South-West

b) South-East

c) North-West

d) North-East

Question : 6

By which monsoon does Jharkhand receive rainfall?

a) South-West Monsoon

b) None of the above

c) North-East Monsoon

d) Norwester