climate of india section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall?

a) Kolkata - Kochi - Patna - Delhi

b) Kolkata - Kochi - Delhi – Patna

c) Kochi - Kolkata - Delhi - Patna

d) Kochi - Kolkata - Patna - Delhi

Question : 2

India has an abundant volume of rainfall but is still regarded as a thirsty land. This is due to

a) Quick evaporation of rain water

b) All of the above

c) Rapid run off of water

d) Concentration of rainfall during a few months only

Question : 3

The general direction of flow of summer monsoon in India is

a) from South-West to South-East

b) from South-West to North-East

c) from South to North

d) from South-East to South-West

Question : 4

The state which receives maximum rainfall due to North-East monsoon is

a) West Bengal

b) Odisha

c) Assam

d) Tamil Nadu

Question : 5

Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards

a) seaward side

b) leeward side

c) windward side

d) onshore side

Question : 6

Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu is mostly due to

a) South-West monsoon

b) South-East monsoon

c) Western disturbances

d) North-East monsoon