Monsoon CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Monsoon MCQ Questions


13.
The two main branches of the South-West Monsoon that enter India are:
A.
Indian Ocean Branch and Caspian Branch
B.
Mediterranean Branch and Tibetan Branch
C.
Arabian Sea Branch and Bay of Bengal Branch
D.
Somali Branch and Pacific Branch
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ANSWER :
C. Arabian Sea Branch and Bay of Bengal Branch
14.
The Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West monsoon primarily affects which region of India first?
A.
Rajasthan and Gujarat
B.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
C.
Punjab and Haryana
D.
North-East India and West Bengal
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ANSWER :
D. North-East India and West Bengal
15.
What is the typical date by which the South-West Monsoon arrives in Kerala?
A.
June 1
B.
July 1
C.
June 15
D.
May 15
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ANSWER :
A. June 1
16.
In which direction does the South-West Monsoon advance across India?
A.
From the west coast directly to the east coast
B.
From the south and south-east towards the north and north-west
C.
From east to west uniformly
D.
From north to south
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ANSWER :
B. From the south and south-east towards the north and north-west
17.
Which state in India receives rainfall from BOTH the Arabian Sea branch AND the Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West Monsoon?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Kerala
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Punjab
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ANSWER :
D. Punjab
18.
The 'Loo' winds that blow over the North-Western plains of India during summer are characterized by:
A.
Cool, moist winds from the Arabian Sea
B.
Mild sea breezes from the Bay of Bengal
C.
Hot, dry, and dust-laden nature blowing from the west
D.
Cold northerly winds from the Himalayas
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ANSWER :
C. Hot, dry, and dust-laden nature blowing from the west