climate of india section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

Indian monsoon is indicated by seasonal displacement because of

a) Cold wind of middle Asia

b) None of the above

c) Differential temperature of land and sea

d) Excess similarity of temperature

Question : 4

Declining of monsoon is indicated by

1. Clear sky
2. Pressure condition in Bay of Bengal
3. Rising temperature on land

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Both 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

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 : 6

Delhi gets winter rainfall due to

a) north east monsoons

b) western disturbance

c) south west monsoons

d) conventional rain