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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The State having the highest rainfall by North-East Monsoon is ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» D. Odisha | |
| 2. |
High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Sub-continent during the summer season draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the blowing of the |
| A. | South-east monsoon |
| B. | South-west monsoon |
| C. | Trade winds |
| D. | Westerlies |
| Answer» C. Trade winds | |
| 3. |
Which of the following regions does not receives much rainfall in the south-west monsoon season ? |
| A. | Chota Nagpur plateau |
| B. | Eastern Himalayas |
| C. | Tamil Nadu coast |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 4. |
During winter North-western part of India gets rainfall from |
| A. | Thunderstorms |
| B. | Retreating monsoon |
| C. | Western disturbances |
| D. | Tropical cyclones |
| Answer» D. Tropical cyclones | |
| 5. |
What is ITCZ ? |
| A. | Inter Tropical Converter Zone |
| B. | Inter Tropical Convergence Zone |
| C. | Inter Tropical Centre Zone |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Inter Tropical Centre Zone | |
| 6. |
Which winds prevail in India during cold weather season ? |
| A. | North South Tradewinds |
| B. | North-East Trade winds |
| C. | South west mansoon winds |
| D. | Permanent winds |
| Answer» C. South west mansoon winds | |
| 7. |
The western part of Kerala represents |
| A. | Mountain climate |
| B. | Equatorial climate |
| C. | Tropical savanna climate |
| D. | Tropical Rainy climate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
South-west monsson reaches Kerala coast by the end of May, Konkan coast in early June and extends over entire country by |
| A. | Early September |
| B. | Mid-August |
| C. | August |
| D. | End of July |
| Answer» C. August | |
| 9. |
The maximum rainfall of India, i.e, Meghalaya has average annual rainfall of |
| A. | 1050 cm |
| B. | 795 cm |
| C. | 1150 cm |
| D. | 1000 cm |
| Answer» B. 795 cm | |
| 10. |
Certain regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have rainy season in |
| A. | September - January |
| B. | October - December |
| C. | December - March |
| D. | February - May |
| Answer» C. December - March | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is not a causative factor in the origin monsoons ? |
| A. | Tibet plateau |
| B. | Himalayas |
| C. | Aravallis |
| D. | Jet stream |
| Answer» D. Jet stream | |
| 12. |
Area having 2 to 4 months rainy season form September onward fall in |
| A. | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala, Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» B. Kerala, Maharashtra | |
| 13. |
The desert of Gobi lies in classification |
| A. | As |
| B. | Ca |
| C. | Bs |
| D. | Ba |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
What is the approximate duration of monsoon ? |
| A. | 150-100 days |
| B. | 130-150 days |
| C. | 100-120 days |
| D. | 80-100 days |
| Answer» D. 80-100 days | |
| 15. |
Following are the characteristics of an area in India |
| A. | Mustard |
| B. | Cotton |
| C. | Pepper |
| D. | Virginia tobacco |
| Answer» D. Virginia tobacco | |
| 16. |
Match List - I (Climatic type) with List - II (Region) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Match list - I (Climate) with List - II (Code in Koppen's Classification) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 18. |
Match List - I (Characteristics) with List - II (Regions) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 19. |
Match List - I (Climatic region) List - II (Location and Area) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 20. |
Match List - I (Type of Clouds) with List - II (Mechanisms for formation) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 21. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 22. |
A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics |
| A. | Mediterranean |
| B. | Eastern China |
| C. | Central Asia |
| D. | Atlantic Coast of North America |
| Answer» B. Eastern China | |
| 23. |
Match List - I (Cloud) with List - II (Characterisitcs) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 24. |
With reference to equatorial climate, consider the following statements |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 25. |
Which of the following conditions indicate the impact of global warming ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All the four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 1,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 27. |
The rainfall in Jaisalmer is |
| A. | 9 cm |
| B. | 8 cm |
| C. | 10 cm |
| D. | 12 cm |
| Answer» B. 8 cm | |
| 28. |
The following table contains temperature and rainfall data of a station in the southern hemisphere |
| A. | Sub-tropical dry summer |
| B. | Tropical wet dry climate |
| C. | Sub-tropical humid climate |
| D. | Marine west coast climate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Consider the following climate date |
| A. | Buenos Aires |
| B. | Tokoyo |
| C. | Melbourne |
| D. | San Freancisco |
| Answer» B. Tokoyo | |
| 30. |
With reference to Koeppen's classification of climatic types, consider the following statements |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 31. |
Which of the following conditions characterize the equatorial climates of the world ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
With the on set of the monsoon day temperature |
| A. | Increases owing to flow of hot winds |
| B. | Decreases owing to cloudiness and rainfall |
| C. | Does not vary much |
| D. | Decreases owing to cold winds from the north |
| Answer» C. Does not vary much | |
| 33. |
In the context of the inflow of South westerly monsoon into India, consider the following statements |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 34. |
Consider the following statements about south-west monsoon |
| A. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 35. |
Why most parts of India remains dry during cold weather season ? |
| A. | The wind blow from land to sea |
| B. | Due to low pressure |
| C. | Due to low temperature |
| D. | The wind blow from sea to land |
| Answer» C. Due to low temperature | |
| 36. |
The areas where monthly rainfall during October to December ranges 10 cm to 30 cm fall in |
| A. | East-West of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala and Karnataka |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Himachal and Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Kerala and Karnataka | |
| 37. |
During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from Ganga delta to the Punjab plains This is because |
| A. | Monsoon current moves westward along the Ganga Plain and becomes drier |
| B. | Western regions are warner |
| C. | Hills do not form barriers for winds |
| D. | The area is far away from the sea |
| Answer» B. Western regions are warner | |
| 38. |
As per Koppen's classification of climate, in which one of the following do the regions of Central Maharashtra and Telangana fall ? |
| A. | Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah) |
| B. | Tropical Wet and Dry climate with winter rain (Monsoon Savannah with winter rain) |
| C. | Tropical Semi-Arid Steppe |
| D. | Humid sub-tropical with dry winter |
| Answer» B. Tropical Wet and Dry climate with winter rain (Monsoon Savannah with winter rain) | |
| 39. |
The Western disturbances which baring rainfall to the north-west region of India occur during |
| A. | Cold weather season |
| B. | Hot weather season |
| C. | Retreating monsoon season |
| D. | South-west monsoon season |
| Answer» B. Hot weather season | |
| 40. |
In areas having mean annual temperature of 23 |
| A. | Tropical evergreen forests |
| B. | Tropical dry forests |
| C. | Tropical moist deciduous forests |
| D. | Alpine forests |
| Answer» C. Tropical moist deciduous forests | |
| 41. |
Assertion (A) : The distribution of rainfall in India is not uniform. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). | |
| 42. |
Interior of the Deccan Plateau receives an annual rainfall of less then 60 cm, mainly because |
| A. | It is a rain shadow region |
| B. | It is located parallel to wind direction |
| C. | It is away from the coast |
| D. | Rain-bearing clouds are absent |
| Answer» B. It is located parallel to wind direction | |
| 43. |
Tamil Nadu coast receives rainfall during |
| A. | North-eastern Monsoon season |
| B. | South-west Monsoon season |
| C. | Retreating South-West monsoon in India ? |
| D. | Pre-monsoon season. |
| Answer» B. South-west Monsoon season | |
| 44. |
Which of the following stations receive the highest annual rainfall ? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Patna |
| C. | Allahabad |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» B. Patna | |
| 45. |
Which of the following are the main reason for the origin of the South-West monsoon in India ? |
| A. | I, II, and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | III and IV |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 46. |
Consider for following statements |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 47. |
On the basis of rainfall patterns, India has been divided into the following number of rainfall regions |
| A. | 69 |
| B. | 121 |
| C. | 62 |
| D. | 174 |
| Answer» D. 174 | |
| 48. |
As per Koppen's classification of climate which one of the following is the suitable description for north-east India including north Bengal ? |
| A. | Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw) |
| B. | Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Aw) |
| C. | Humid sub-tropical with dry wind (Cwg) |
| D. | Tropical wet and dry climate (Moho Savannah, Aw) |
| Answer» D. Tropical wet and dry climate (Moho Savannah, Aw) | |
| 49. |
Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills ? |
| A. | Tropical wet and dry climate |
| B. | Tropical wet and dry with winter rain |
| C. | Tropical semi-arid steppe |
| D. | Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest |
| Answer» D. Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest | |
| 50. |
Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall ? |
| A. | An 80km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere |
| B. | The middle and lower Asom valley |
| C. | North-eastern Rajasthan |
| D. | The coastal plain of Gujarat south of Narmada |
| Answer» D. The coastal plain of Gujarat south of Narmada | |