climate of india section 4 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 16 [SSC CML 2002]

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 : 17 [UPPCS (Pre) 2009]

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

a) West Bengal

b) Odisha

c) Assam

d) Tamil Nadu

Question : 18 [MPPCS (Pre) 2016]

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

Question : 19 [IAS (Pre) 2005]

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 : 20 [UPPCS (Pre) 1994]

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