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1. Consider the following statements:
A. The word monsoon is derived from Arabic.
B. Monsoon means seasonal reversal of winds.
C. Monsoon winds blow in the same direction throughout the year.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
2. Consider the following statements about Burst of Monsoon:
A. It refers to sudden onset over Kerala.
B. It normally occurs around 1 June.
C. It begins from Tamil Nadu coast.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
3. Consider the following statements:
A. SW monsoon covers India by mid-July.
B. Monsoon rainfall is uniform across India.
C. Rainfall decreases away from sea.
Which is correct?
a) A and C only
b) A and B only
c) B and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
4. Consider the following statements:
A. Retreat of monsoon is more gradual than onset.
B. It begins from Jaisalmer.
C. It withdraws completely by mid-December.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) A, B and C
c) B and C only
d) A only
Answer: b
5. Consider the following about North-East Monsoon:
A. Winds blow from land to sea.
B. Tamil Nadu receives major rainfall.
C. Winds pick moisture from Arabian Sea.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
6. Consider the following statements on Jet Streams:
A. They occur at 6–10 km altitude.
B. They are geostrophic winds.
C. Their speed is below 100 km/hr.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
7. Consider the following statements:
A. Western disturbances originate in Mediterranean region.
B. They bring winter rainfall to NW India.
C. They are tropical cyclones.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
8. Consider the following statements:
A. ‘Mawat’ refers to winter rainfall in Rajasthan.
B. Winter rain helps wheat cultivation.
C. Western disturbances contribute about 30% rainfall.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
9. Consider the following heavy rainfall regions:
A. Western Ghats windward side
B. Meghalaya Hills
C. Thar Desert
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
10. Consider the following statements:
A. Variability of rainfall is higher in low rainfall areas.
B. Most Indian rainfall occurs June–September.
C. Jaisalmer receives more than 50 cm rain.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
11. Consider the following statements:
A. The ITCZ shifts northward during Indian summer.
B. The shift helps draw monsoon winds into India.
C. ITCZ remains fixed over the equator throughout the year.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
12. Consider the following statements about the Arabian Sea branch:
A. It first strikes the Western Ghats.
B. It gives heavy rain on windward side.
C. It causes heavy rain in Deccan rain-shadow region.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
13. Consider the following statements:
A. The Bay of Bengal branch moves towards northeast India.
B. Meghalaya Hills receive heavy rainfall due to funnel effect.
C. Cherrapunji lies on the leeward side of Khasi Hills.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
14. Consider the following about monsoon trough:
A. It is a low-pressure belt.
B. Its northward shift increases rainfall in plains.
C. It is strongest during winter months.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
15. Consider the following statements on El Niño:
A. It is abnormal warming of eastern Pacific.
B. It generally weakens Indian monsoon.
C. It always causes drought in India.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
16. Consider the following statements:
A. La Niña is opposite phase of El Niño.
B. It generally strengthens Indian monsoon.
C. It is associated with warming of Pacific waters.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
17. Consider the following statements about Western Ghats rainfall:
A. Windward side gets heavy rain.
B. Leeward side forms rain-shadow region.
C. Rain-shadow areas receive more than coastal belt.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
18. Consider the following statements:
A. Retreating monsoon season is associated with cyclones.
B. Tamil Nadu gets rainfall mainly in this season.
C. Retreating monsoon occurs before SW monsoon.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
19. Consider the following statements on jet streams:
A. Subtropical westerly jet affects winter climate of India.
B. Tropical easterly jet appears during summer.
C. Jet streams blow only over oceans.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
20. Consider the following statements:
A. Western disturbances travel from west to east.
B. They bring snowfall to Himalayas.
C. They originate in Bay of Bengal.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
21. Consider the following statements:
A. The ITCZ over India is sometimes called the monsoon trough.
B. It shifts northward during summer months.
C. It is strongest over India during winter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
22. With reference to the onset of South-West Monsoon, consider:
A. Differential heating of land and sea
B. Presence of low pressure over northwest India
C. Formation of high pressure over Tibetan Plateau
Which are correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
23. Consider the following statements:
A. The Arabian Sea branch gives more rainfall than Bay of Bengal branch.
B. Western Ghats cause orographic rainfall.
C. Deccan Plateau lies in rain-shadow zone.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: d
24. Consider the following about retreating monsoon:
A. It begins from northwest India.
B. It is associated with clear skies over north India.
C. It brings heavy rain to Punjab.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
25. Consider the following statements regarding Western Disturbances:
A. They are extratropical cyclones.
B. They originate over Mediterranean region.
C. They mainly affect peninsular India.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
26. Consider the following:
A. Subtropical westerly jet dominates India in winter.
B. Tropical easterly jet appears during summer.
C. Both influence Indian monsoon system.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: d
27. Consider the following statements:
A. El Niño years often correspond with weak monsoon.
B. La Niña is linked with stronger monsoon.
C. ENSO has no effect on Indian rainfall.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
28. Consider the following rainfall patterns:
A. Tamil Nadu gets major rain in winter season.
B. Kerala gets maximum rain from SW monsoon.
C. Western Rajasthan receives heavy monsoon rain.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
29. Consider the following statements:
A. Cloudbursts are more common in Himalayan region.
B. They can trigger flash floods.
C. They occur only in coastal regions.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
30. Consider the following about Indian rainfall distribution:
A. Highly uneven spatial distribution
B. Most rain falls in 4 months
C. Variability is lowest in arid regions
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
31. Consider the following statements:
A. The Tibetan Plateau acts as a heat source during summer.
B. It helps in intensifying the South-West Monsoon.
C. It remains colder than surrounding regions in summer.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
32. Consider the following statements:
A. Break in monsoon refers to temporary weakening of rainfall.
B. During break, rainfall increases along Himalayan foothills.
C. Break in monsoon occurs mainly in winter season.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
33. Consider the following statements:
A. The Bay of Bengal branch splits into two near the Arakan Yoma.
B. One branch moves towards northeast India.
C. The other branch moves towards western coast.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
34. Consider the following statements about Loo winds:
A. They are hot and dry winds.
B. They blow over north-west India in summer.
C. They bring heavy rainfall.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
35. Consider the following statements:
A. Cyclones during retreating monsoon mainly affect east coast.
B. October–November is peak cyclone season in Bay of Bengal.
C. These cyclones never cross the Indian coast.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
36. Consider the following statements:
A. The monsoon trough shifts southward during withdrawal.
B. This shift reduces rainfall over northern plains.
C. Withdrawal begins from Kerala coast.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
37. Consider the following statements:
A. Orographic rainfall occurs due to mountain barriers.
B. Western Ghats are a classic example.
C. It is independent of wind direction.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
38. Consider the following statements:
A. Regions with low rainfall show high variability.
B. Arid regions of India show large rainfall fluctuations.
C. High rainfall regions show highest variability.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
39. Consider the following statements:
A. The easterly jet stream is associated with summer monsoon.
B. It blows roughly over peninsular India.
C. It weakens the SW monsoon.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
40. Consider the following statements:
A. Floods in India are partly due to siltation of rivers.
B. Deforestation in catchment areas increases flood risk.
C. Floods occur only in high rainfall regions.
Which is correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A and C only
d) A, B and C
Answer: a
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