Weather and Climate CDS Questions

CDS Indian Geography

Weather and Climate MCQ Questions


7.
The Indian Standard Time is based on the standard meridian of:
A.
90°30'E
B.
69°30'E
C.
82°30'E
D.
75°30'E
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ANSWER :
C. 82°30'E
8.
Which factor is responsible for the cold wave conditions in north India during the winter season?
A.
Southwest monsoon
B.
ITCZ shifting northward
C.
Loo winds
D.
Snowfall in nearby Himalayan ranges and cold winds from the Caspian Sea
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ANSWER :
D. Snowfall in nearby Himalayan ranges and cold winds from the Caspian Sea
9.
The hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to Bihar during the summer season are called:
A.
Loo
B.
Mango showers
C.
Kalbaisakhi
D.
Norwesters
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ANSWER :
A. Loo
10.
How many distinct seasons does the Indian Meteorological Department recognise?
A.
Three
B.
Four
C.
Two
D.
Six
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ANSWER :
B. Four
11.
In the traditional Indian calendar, how many two-monthly seasons make up a year?
A.
Four
B.
Three
C.
Six
D.
Eight
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ANSWER :
C. Six
12.
The southwest monsoon normally sets in over the Kerala coast around:
A.
1st September
B.
15th July
C.
1st May
D.
1st June
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ANSWER :
D. 1st June