India's Climate: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
The northern plains of India receive rainfall in winters due to-
- Adue to western disturbance
- Bfrom the monsoon branch of the Bay of Bengal
- Cfrom the monsoon branch of the Arabian Sea
- DWith the monsoon returning
Question 2 of 50
Which one of the following is the driest place?
- AMumbai
- BDelhi
- CLeh
- DBengaluru
Question 3 of 50
The reason for winter rainfall in the north-western part of India is-
- Alocal storm
- BThe returning monsoon
- CWestern Disturbance
- DEastern Disturbance
Question 4 of 50
Why is the climate of Chennai warmer than that of Kolkata, even though both places are located on the coast?
- ABecause Chennai is a little further away from the sea than Kolkata
- BThere is sand all around Chennai.
- CChennai is closer to the equator
- DChennai does not fall in the path of cold winds, whereas Kolkata does.
Question 5 of 50
The state which receives the maximum rainfall from the North-East monsoon is-
- AAssam
- BWest Bengal
- CTamil Nadu
- DOdisha
Question 6 of 50
Which of the following states does not receive rainfall from the South-West monsoon?
- ARajasthan
- BTamil Nadu
- CKarnataka
- DPunjab
Question 7 of 50
High temperature and low pressure in the summer season over the Indian subcontinent pull air into the Indian Ocean, which affects:
- ASouth-East Monsoon
- BSouthwest monsoon
- Ctrade winds
- Dwestern winds
Question 8 of 50
In India, monsoon originates from which of the following winds?
- Aby the south-west wind
- Bby the south-east wind
- Cby the north-east wind
- Dby the northwest wind
Question 9 of 50
Shimla is colder than Amritsar despite being located at a lower latitude because -
- AShimla receives heavy snowfall
- BShimla has high air pressure
- CIt is at a high altitude
- DShimla receives heavy rainfall
Question 10 of 50
Given below are pairs of places. Which pair has the most pronounced difference in the total amount of annual rainfall even though both cities are located at approximately the same latitude?
- ABangalore and Chennai
- BAjmer and Shillong
- CMumbai and Visakhapatnam
- DNagpur and Kolkata
Question 11 of 50
In which part of the country does rainfall occur from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches of the monsoon?
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BBihar
- CPunjab
- DOdisha
Question 12 of 50
What is the rain caused by lightning during the summer season (mid-March to mid-June) in Karnataka called?
- AKal Vaisakhi
- BMangoshower
- Cheat wave
- Dcherry blossom
Question 13 of 50
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the two states in India that receive the highest and the least rainfall?
- AKerala and Madhya Pradesh
- BMeghalaya and Rajasthan
- CAssam and Rajasthan
- DKerala and Rajasthan
Question 14 of 50
The main reasons for the autumnal rains in Tamil Nadu are:
- AWestern Disturbance
- BSouth-west monsoon
- CNorth-East monsoon
- DSouth-East monsoon
Question 15 of 50
In which part of India is the maximum daily temperature difference found?
- AEastern Coastal Region
- BIn the interior areas of the Chhattisgarh plains
- Cin the Andaman Islands
- DIn the desert areas of Rajasthan
Question 16 of 50
If there was an equator in place of the Tropic of Cancer in India, what effect would it have on the climate here?
- Ahigh temperature and low rainfall
- Bhigh temperatures and heavy rainfall
- Clow temperature and low rainfall
- DLow temperature and high rainfall
Question 17 of 50
What is the main reason for October heat?
- ALow pressure system over Indo-Gangetic plains
- Bhigh temperatures associated with high humidity
- Cvery low velocity winds
- Dhot and dry weather
Question 18 of 50
The reason for the highest rainfall in the world in Mawsynram is-
- Afunnel-shaped hills
- Bthere is always low pressure
- Cthere is always high pressure
- DThere is a lot of dense vegetation there.
Question 19 of 50
Mawsynram and Cherrapunji receive more rainfall because-
- Athere is low pressure here
- BSteamy winds always blow here.
- CIt rains here throughout the year
- DThe hills here are funnel shaped.
Question 20 of 50
It rains in the north-western part of India during winter -
- Afrom the storms
- BWith the monsoon returning
- Cfrom western disturbances
- Dfrom tropical cyclones
Question 21 of 50
The Indian monsoon was first described by which Arab scholar?
- AAlberuni
- BAlmasoodi
- CAl Ahmadi
- DIbn Khurdad Beh
Question 22 of 50
Mango Shower is -
- Amango blossoms
- Bmango drip
- CRainfall in Bihar and Bengal in March and April
- Dmango crop
Question 23 of 50
Which of the following is not among the six major controls of the climate of any place?
- ADistance from the sea
- BHuman impact
- Clatitude
- Dsea currents
Question 24 of 50
Most of India lies north of the Tropic of Cancer but it is called a tropical country because-
- AThe Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India
- BThe people of India came from the tropical belt
- CThe population is more concentrated in the tropical region.
- DThe climate of the country is determined by the tropical monsoon.
Question 25 of 50
The reason for the high annual temperature difference in Delhi is-
- Ascanty rainfall
- Bclosest to the Tropic of Cancer
- Cproximity to the desert
- Dgreater distance from the sea
Question 26 of 50
India receives maximum rainfall mainly from-
- Afrom the north-east monsoon
- Bwith the retreating monsoon
- Cfrom the southwest monsoon
- Dfrom convectional rainfall
Question 27 of 50
Which monsoon brings rain to the western coast of India?
- ANorth-East
- BNorth-West
- CSouth-East
- DSouth-West
Question 28 of 50
The maximum rainfall in India occurs in the ........... region.
- AWestern Ghats, Himalayan region and Meghalaya
- BMadhya Pradesh and Bihar
- CUttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab
- DAndhra Pradesh and Vidarbha
Question 29 of 50
The place that receives the highest rainfall in India is-
- ABikaner
- BCherrapunji
- CMawsynram
- DShimla receives heavy rainfall
Question 30 of 50
The Coromandel Coast of India receives the highest rainfall in-
- AIn January-February
- Bin June-September
- CIn March-May
- Din October-November
Question 31 of 50
It rains in Chennai in winters-
- Afrom the southwest monsoon
- Bfrom the north-east monsoon
- Cfrom land and sea breezes
- Dnone of these
Question 32 of 50
The very high rainfall in summer on the western coast of India is mainly due to
- Atropical location
- Bnear the beach
- CWestern Ghats
- DHimalaya
Question 33 of 50
The area with the lowest rainfall in India is-
- AFrom Kutch to Punjab-Haryana
- BFrom Punjab to Delhi
- CRegion of Madhya Pradesh
- DBalagir region of Odisha
Question 34 of 50
Despite the abundance of rainfall in India, this country is considered a thirsty land, the reason for this is-
- Arapid runoff of rainwater
- BRainwater quickly evaporates
- Cheavy rainfall in a few months
- Dall of which
Question 35 of 50
Where does it rain more in the months of October and November?
- AMalwa Plateau
- BChotanagpur Plain
- CEastern Hills
- DCoromandel Coast
Question 36 of 50
By which of the following names are the pre-monsoon lightning storms in the states of Assam, West Bengal and Orissa known?
- Anor'westers
- Bnor'easters
- Ceastwesters
- DSoutheasters
Question 37 of 50
Although only the southern part of India is located in the tropical zone, the climate of the entire India is tropical. This is because:
- AIndia comes under the influence of monsoon
- BThe northern part of India has a continental climate.
- CThe Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the country
- DThe high Himalayan mountain ranges protect it from the cold northern winds.
Question 38 of 50
On an average, how long does the monsoon season last in India?
- A80-140 days
- B100-120 days
- C90-130 days
- D100-140 days
Question 39 of 50
In the north-western plains of India, the amount of rainfall in winter due to western disturbances gradually decreases-
- Afrom east to west
- Bfrom west to east
- Cfrom north to south
- Dfrom south to north
Question 40 of 50
In which of the following states are the summer storms known as 'Kaal Vaishakhi'?
- APunjab
- BHaryana
- CRajasthan
- DWest Bengal
Question 41 of 50
The main characteristic of monsoon climate is-
- ATorrential and mountainous rain
- BTorrential and cyclonic rainfall
- CTorrential and convective rainfall
- Dseasonal changes in wind direction
Question 42 of 50
The average rainfall in India is-
- A98 cm.
- B118 cm.
- C128 cm.
- D138 cm.
Question 43 of 50
What is the reason for winter rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir?
- AThe returning monsoon
- BWestern Disturbance
- Clocal wind
- DWinter monsoon
Question 44 of 50
What is the most important feature of India's climate?
- Aseasonal changes in winds
- BContinuous rainfall throughout the year
- Cchange in wind direction
- DPrevalence of summer and winter winds
Question 45 of 50
In which of the following regions does the South-West monsoon enter first?
- ATamil Nadu
- BMaharashtra
- CGoa
- DKerala
Question 46 of 50
Where does the maximum rainfall occur due to monsoon changes?
- AMumbai
- BDelhi
- CChennai
- DKolkata
Question 47 of 50
Pune receives less rainfall than Mumbai because-
- APune is located at a low altitude.
- BThere is no dense forest near it.
- CIt is farther from the equator than Mumbai.
- DThis rain falls in the shade
Question 48 of 50
Which of the following is the isotherm that divides India into two almost equal parts north and south in the month of January?
- A10⁰C
- B25⁰C
- C15⁰C
- D20⁰C
Question 49 of 50
The word monsoon is derived from which language?
- AArabic
- BSpanish
- CHindi
- DAnglo
Question 50 of 50
Which of the following states is more affected by the retreating monsoon?
- AOdisha
- BWest Bengal
- CTamil Nadu
- DPunjab