Monsoon CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Monsoon MCQ Questions


1.
The word 'Monsoon' is derived from which language?
A.
Latin
B.
Greek
C.
Sanskrit
D.
Arabic
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ANSWER :
D. Arabic
2.
What is the fundamental cause of the Indian monsoon?
A.
Volcanic activity in the Himalayas
B.
Ocean currents in the Arabian Sea
C.
Differential heating of land and sea
D.
Rotation of the Earth alone
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ANSWER :
C. Differential heating of land and sea
3.
Which of the following best defines the term 'monsoon'?
A.
Heavy rainfall in tropical areas
B.
Cold winds blowing from polar regions
C.
Warm ocean currents near the coast
D.
Seasonal reversal of wind direction
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ANSWER :
D. Seasonal reversal of wind direction
4.
The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts northward during the Indian summer monsoon to approximately which latitude?
A.
0°–5° N latitude
B.
30°–35° N latitude
C.
20°–25° N latitude
D.
5°–10° S latitude
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ANSWER :
C. 20°–25° N latitude
5.
Which role does the Tibetan Plateau play in the onset of the Indian monsoon?
A.
Blocks moisture-laden winds from entering India
B.
Creates high pressure pulling winds away from India
C.
Deflects trade winds toward the Pacific Ocean
D.
Acts as a high-altitude heat source that intensifies the monsoon
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ANSWER :
D. Acts as a high-altitude heat source that intensifies the monsoon
6.
What is the role of the Tropical Easterly Jet (TEJ) in the Indian monsoon mechanism?
A.
It causes the withdrawal of the monsoon in September
B.
It deflects cyclones away from the Indian coast
C.
It brings winter rains from the Mediterranean
D.
It helps strengthen and maintain the monsoon circulation over India
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ANSWER :
D. It helps strengthen and maintain the monsoon circulation over India