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Questions : 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

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

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

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

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

Answer: (b)

Question : 3

What is the major cause of ‘October Heat’?

a) Very low velocity winds

b) High temperatuire associated with high humidity

c) Hot and dry weather

d) Low pressure systems over the Indo–Gangetic plains

Answer: (b)

The months of October-November mark a period of transition from hot rainy season to cold dry winter conditions. This period is known as Retreating Monsoon or Transition season because the southwest monsoons weaken and withdraw or retreat from India.

The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and a rise in temperature. While days are warm, nights are cool and pleasant. Owing to high temperature and high humidity, the weather becomes oppressive. This phenomenon is known as ‘October heat.

Question : 4

Which of the following coastal areas of India was affected by ‘Hudhud Cyclone’?

a) Kerala coast

b) Bengal coast

c) Andhra Pradesh coast

d) Chennai coast

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

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

a) West Bengal

b) Odisha

c) Assam

d) Tamil Nadu

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

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

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.

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