1. How many of the following statements are true about the Indian Monsoon?
1. The Southwest Monsoon usually arrives in India by early June.
2. The El Niño phenomenon has no impact on the intensity of the Indian Monsoon.
3. The retreating monsoon season is associated with clear skies and a decrease in humidity.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
2. How many of the following statements are true regarding the influence of the Himalayas on Indian climate?
1. The Himalayas act as a barrier to cold winds from Central Asia.
2. The Himalayas contribute to the onset of the Southwest Monsoon.
3. The Himalayas have no role in the distribution of rainfall in Northern India.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
3. How many of the following statements are true about the characteristics of Tropical Cyclones in India?
1. Tropical cyclones mainly occur during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods.
2. They frequently affect the northern and northwestern parts of India.
3. Tropical cyclones are responsible for heavy rainfall in coastal regions.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
4. How many of the following statements are true about the climate zones in India?
1. India has areas with both tropical and subtropical climates.
2. Desert regions in India have very high annual rainfall.
3. The Western Ghats influence the tropical wet climate on the western coast.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
5. How many of the following statements are true about the impact of La Niña on India?
1. La Niña typically results in above-average rainfall in India.
2. It leads to cooler-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the Pacific.
3. La Niña generally causes droughts in India.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
6. How many of the following statements are true regarding India’s Winter Season?
1. North India experiences frost and occasional snowfall during winter.
2. South India experiences severe winter similar to North India.
3. The Western Disturbances impact winter weather in Northern India.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
7. How many of the following statements are true about the Southwest Monsoon?
1. The Southwest Monsoon winds come from the northeast.
2. The monsoon is responsible for around 75% of India’s annual rainfall.
3. The monsoon winds are divided into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
8. How many of the following statements are true about rainfall distribution in India?
1. The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall from the monsoon.
2. The leeward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall.
3. Rajasthan receives the least amount of annual rainfall in India.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
9. How many of the following statements are true regarding the Indian Summer?
1. Summers in India typically last from March to May.
2. Coastal areas experience extreme temperatures during summer.
3. Dust storms are common in Northern India during the summer months.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
10. How many of the following statements are true about the role of the Arabian Sea in Indian climate?
1. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon winds causes rainfall in Western India.
2. The Arabian Sea branch has no impact on Northern India’s climate.
3. Arabian Sea cyclones are more common than Bay of Bengal cyclones.
A. Only one is true
B. Only two are true
C. All are true
D. None are true
