Monsoon CDS Questions

Monsoon MCQ Questions

1.
What is the main reason for the onset of monsoon in India?
A.
Temperature differences
B.
Sea breeze
C.
Monsoon winds
D.
Pressure differences
ANSWER :
A. Temperature differences
2.
Which part of India receives the first monsoon rains?
A.
Kerala
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Lakshadweep
ANSWER :
A. Kerala
3.
The term 'burst of monsoon' refers to:
A.
Sudden increase in temperature
B.
Sudden increase in rainfall
C.
Decrease in humidity
D.
Increase in cyclonic activity
ANSWER :
B. Sudden increase in rainfall
4.
Which monsoon branch is responsible for heavy rainfall in Mumbai?
A.
Bay of Bengal branch
B.
Arabian Sea branch
C.
Cyclonic activity
D.
Western disturbances
ANSWER :
B. Arabian Sea branch
5.
Which region of India receives very little rainfall during the monsoon?
A.
Northwestern India
B.
Northeastern India
C.
Peninsular India
D.
Central India
ANSWER :
A. Northwestern India
6.
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Indian monsoon?
A.
Steady rainfall
B.
Cyclonic activity
C.
Seasonal reversal of winds
D.
Flooding
ANSWER :
C. Seasonal reversal of winds