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Which region of India experiences the highest annual precipitation?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a major control of the climate of a place?
Why do houses in Assam have a common design feature of being built on stilts?
Why do houses in Assam have a common design feature of being built on stilts?
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?
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?
Which of the following atmospheric conditions is NOT a primary factor governing the climate and weather in India?
Which of the following atmospheric conditions is NOT a primary factor governing the climate and weather in India?
How does the presence of the Himalayas affect the climate of the Indian subcontinent?
How does the presence of the Himalayas affect the climate of the Indian subcontinent?
What is the primary reason for the unique pressure and wind conditions over India?
What is the primary reason for the unique pressure and wind conditions over India?
Which of the following statements best describes the regional climate variations within India?
Which of the following statements best describes the regional climate variations within India?
What causes the complete reversal of wind direction in India during summer?
What causes the complete reversal of wind direction in India during summer?
Which region experiences the Southwest Monsoon winds in India?
Which region experiences the Southwest Monsoon winds in India?
What is the distinguishing feature of the monsoon type of climate in India?
What is the distinguishing feature of the monsoon type of climate in India?
How many main seasons are identified in India according to the text?
How many main seasons are identified in India according to the text?
Which region of India experiences the cold weather season starting from mid-November?
Which region of India experiences the cold weather season starting from mid-November?
Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest diurnal range of temperature and why?
Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest diurnal range of temperature and why?
Which of the following factors primarily accounts for the rainfall along the Malabar coast?
Which of the following factors primarily accounts for the rainfall along the Malabar coast?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in rainfall from east to west in Northern India?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in rainfall from east to west in Northern India?
Which of the following statements best defines a 'break' in the monsoon?
Which of the following statements best defines a 'break' in the monsoon?
Which of the following factors primarily contributes to the formation of cyclones in the delta region of the eastern coast of India?
Which of the following factors primarily contributes to the formation of cyclones in the delta region of the eastern coast of India?
What is the primary factor that determines the monsoon climate in India?
What is the primary factor that determines the monsoon climate in India?
What is the primary factor responsible for the lack of a well-defined cold season in the peninsular region of India?
What is the primary factor responsible for the lack of a well-defined cold season in the peninsular region of India?
Which region of India experiences the highest diurnal temperature range?
Which region of India experiences the highest diurnal temperature range?
What is the primary cause of the 'loo' phenomenon during the hot weather season in India?
What is the primary cause of the 'loo' phenomenon during the hot weather season in India?
What is the primary form of precipitation in the upper Himalayas?
What is the primary form of precipitation in the upper Himalayas?
During which month are the highest temperatures typically recorded in the northwestern parts of India?
During which month are the highest temperatures typically recorded in the northwestern parts of India?
Which region of India experiences the smallest diurnal temperature range?
Which region of India experiences the smallest diurnal temperature range?
What is the primary reason for the lower temperatures experienced in peninsular India during the summer months?
What is the primary reason for the lower temperatures experienced in peninsular India during the summer months?
What is the primary factor responsible for the regional variations in climate within India?
What is the primary factor responsible for the regional variations in climate within India?
What is the approximate temperature (in degrees Celsius) recorded on the Deccan plateau during the month of March?
What is the approximate temperature (in degrees Celsius) recorded on the Deccan plateau during the month of March?
Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest temperatures during summer?
Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest temperatures during summer?
What is the primary factor responsible for the low temperatures experienced in Drass, Jammu and Kashmir during winter?
What is the primary factor responsible for the low temperatures experienced in Drass, Jammu and Kashmir during winter?
Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest annual precipitation?
Which of the following regions in India experiences the highest annual precipitation?
What is the primary factor responsible for the variation in precipitation patterns across India?
What is the primary factor responsible for the variation in precipitation patterns across India?
Which of the following regions in India experiences a tropical maritime climate?
Which of the following regions in India experiences a tropical maritime climate?
Which region in India is most prone to droughts, according to the passage?
Which region in India is most prone to droughts, according to the passage?
What is the primary reason for the uniformly higher temperatures in northern India compared to other areas on the same latitudes?
What is the primary reason for the uniformly higher temperatures in northern India compared to other areas on the same latitudes?
What is the primary reason for the moderate temperatures in the Peninsular plateau region of India?
What is the primary reason for the moderate temperatures in the Peninsular plateau region of India?
What is the term used to describe the weather conditions during the day in the second half of October in northern India?
What is the term used to describe the weather conditions during the day in the second half of October in northern India?
Which of the following statements about the rainfall patterns in India is correct, according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about the rainfall patterns in India is correct, according to the passage?
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