Climate of India – Climatic Regions, Rains, Monsoon, Winds

1. During which season do brief squalls and thunderstorms, known as Kalbaisakhi or Nor’westers, typically occur in West Bengal?

  1. Early Spring
  2. Early Summer
  3. Early Autumn
  4. Rainy Season
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Answer: Option B. Early Summer

2. The concept of differential heating was primarily introduced to explain which geographical phenomenon in India?

  1. Monsoon patterns
  2. Cyclones
  3. Desertification
  4. Desert storms
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Answer: Option A. Monsoon patterns

3. What would be the impact on weather conditions if a weak high-pressure forms over the northwest part of India during mid-winter?

  1. Flashy winds (locally called Loo) will blow during the day.
  2. High and dry air will flow outward from this high-pressure area.
  3. There will be torrential rain brought by thunderstorms.
  4. The northern plains will cool.

Choose the correct option from the codes below:

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2 & 3
  3. Only 2 & 4
  4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer: Option C. Only 2 & 4

4. Which of the following monsoons is responsible for the majority of rainfall in India?

  1. Southwest Monsoon
  2. Northeast Monsoon
  3. Pre-monsoon showers
  4. Southeast Monsoon
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Answer: Option A. Southwest Monsoon

5. Which of the following Indian cities is not located in the Torrid Zone?

  1. Mumbai
  2. Chennai
  3. Kolkata
  4. Jaipur
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Answer: Option D. Jaipur