climate of india section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of the mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats).

The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture-laden winds, while dry moisture-less winds characterize the other side.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Rainfall decreases as winds move westwards up the Ganga Plains. Rajasthan receives very little rain as it lies in the rain-shadow of the Aravali Hills. The climate of Rajasthan varies greatly throughout the state.

It is very hot and dry in summer in the desert areas, where dust storms also occur, while it is very cold during the winters. To the west of the Aravali range, the weather is characterized by low rainfall with erratic distribution, extremes of diurnal and annual temperatures, low humidity and high wind velocity.

While in the east of the Aravali range, the weather is characterized by relatively low wind velocity and high humidity with better rainfall.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)

The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extratropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of India.

When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc.

When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.