Monsoon CDS Questions

Monsoon MCQ Questions

13.

The term 'monsoon' is derived from which language?

A.

Greek

B.

Latin

C.

Portuguese

D.

Persian

ANSWER :

C. Portuguese

14.
The withdrawal of monsoon in India begins from:
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Northwest India
D.
Cherrapunji
ANSWER :
A. Kerala
15.
The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon causes heavy rainfall in:
A.
Punjab
B.
Kerala
C.
Mumbai
D.
Delhi
ANSWER :
B. Kerala
16.
The Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon primarily affects:
A.
Gujarat
B.
West Bengal
C.
Odisha
D.
Kerala
ANSWER :
B. West Bengal
17.
Which wind system brings monsoon rains to India?
A.
Easterlies
B.
Westerlies
C.
Trade winds
D.
Polar winds
ANSWER :
C. Trade winds
18.
What is the ITCZ and its role in the monsoon?
A.
An atmospheric phenomenon
B.
A temperature inversion
C.
Convergence of trade winds
D.
A warm ocean current
ANSWER :
C. Convergence of trade winds