Indian Monsoon Climate Conditions
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Which region of India experiences the highest annual precipitation?

  • Ladakh
  • Western Rajasthan
  • Tamil Nadu coast
  • Meghalaya (correct)

    • Which parts of India receive a large portion of their rainfall during October and November?

  • Tamil Nadu coast (correct)
  • Northern Plains
  • Coastal areas
  • Interior of the country

    • What is the general trend in rainfall from east to west in the Northern Plains of India?

  • Rainfall increases
  • Rainfall is erratic
  • Rainfall decreases (correct)
  • Rainfall remains constant

    • Which of the following is NOT a major control of the climate of a place?

    <p>Population density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do houses in Assam have a common design feature of being built on stilts?

    <p>To avoid flooding during the monsoon season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why India does not experience aridity despite the prevailing north-easterly winds that originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt?

    <p>The Coriolis force deflects the winds, causing them to bring moisture from the equatorial low-pressure area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following atmospheric conditions is NOT a primary factor governing the climate and weather in India?

    <p>Diurnal temperature range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of the Himalayas affect the climate of the Indian subcontinent?

    <p>The Himalayas block the cold winds from Central Asia, resulting in milder winters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the unique pressure and wind conditions over India?

    <p>The interaction of the north-easterly winds with the Coriolis force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the regional climate variations within India?

    <p>The climate of India varies greatly from the northern mountains to the southern coastal regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the complete reversal of wind direction in India during summer?

    <p>A low-pressure area over interior Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region experiences the Southwest Monsoon winds in India?

    <p>Indian subcontinent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of the monsoon type of climate in India?

    <p>Distinct seasonal changes in weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many main seasons are identified in India according to the text?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of India experiences the cold weather season starting from mid-November?

    <p>Northern India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest diurnal range of temperature and why?

    <p>The Thar Desert region in Rajasthan, due to the lack of moisture and cloud cover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors primarily accounts for the rainfall along the Malabar coast?

    <p>The Southwest Monsoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the decrease in rainfall from east to west in Northern India?

    <p>The rain shadow effect caused by the Western Ghats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best defines a 'break' in the monsoon?

    <p>A temporary cessation or weakening of monsoon rainfall for a period of one week or more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors primarily contributes to the formation of cyclones in the delta region of the eastern coast of India?

    <p>The warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the monsoon climate in India?

    <p>Seasonal reversal of wind patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor responsible for the lack of a well-defined cold season in the peninsular region of India?

    <p>The moderating influence of the surrounding oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of India experiences the highest diurnal temperature range?

    <p>The Thar Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the 'loo' phenomenon during the hot weather season in India?

    <p>The development of a low-pressure area in the northwestern region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of precipitation in the upper Himalayas?

    <p>Snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which month are the highest temperatures typically recorded in the northwestern parts of India?

    <p>May</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of India experiences the smallest diurnal temperature range?

    <p>The Andaman and Nicobar Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the lower temperatures experienced in peninsular India during the summer months?

    <p>The moderating influence of the oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor responsible for the regional variations in climate within India?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate temperature (in degrees Celsius) recorded on the Deccan plateau during the month of March?

    <p>$38^\circ\text{C}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest temperatures during summer?

    <p>The Thar Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor responsible for the low temperatures experienced in Drass, Jammu and Kashmir during winter?

    <p>Altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest annual precipitation?

    <p>The Western Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor responsible for the variation in precipitation patterns across India?

    <p>Influence of the monsoon winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions in India experiences a tropical maritime climate?

    <p>The Andaman and Nicobar Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in India is most prone to droughts, according to the passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the uniformly higher temperatures in northern India compared to other areas on the same latitudes?

    <p>The influence of the Himalayan mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the moderate temperatures in the Peninsular plateau region of India?

    <p>The influence of the sea from three sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the weather conditions during the day in the second half of October in northern India?

    <p>October heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the rainfall patterns in India is correct, according to the passage?

    <p>Rainfall variability is high in the regions of low rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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