climate of india section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The hallmark of watershed development in the semi-arid regions of India is the

a) Undertaking of earthworks, soil conservation, moisture and recharge under ground water

b) Setting up a system of tanks by embanking water from seasonal rivers

c) Establishment of sheds on large scale, so that the rain water does not evaporate

d) Drilling deep tube well so as to tap water at the rock-strate level

Question : 2

Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because

a) Pune is at a greater elevation

b) Pune has greater vegetation than Mumbai

c) Mumbai is on the windward side

d) Mumbai is a coastal city

Question : 3

Consider the following statements.

1. The winds which blow between 30º N and 60º S latitudes throughout the year are known as Westerlies.
2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of Westerlies.

a) Only 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) Only 1

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4

High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Subcontinent during the summer season draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the

a) South-West monsoon

b) Westerlies

c) South-East monsoon

d) Trade winds

Question : 5

Delhi gets winter rainfall due to

a) north east monsoons

b) western disturbance

c) south west monsoons

d) conventional rain

Question : 6

Which of the following Water Management Strategy in India is cost-effective?

a) Treatment and use of waste water

b) Recycling and Re-use of water

c) Improvement of the flusti system

d) Rain water harvesting