Monsoon CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Monsoon MCQ Questions


13.
The term 'monsoon' is derived from which language?
A.
Greek
B.
Arabic
C.
Portuguese
D.
Arabic
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ANSWER :
C. Portuguese
14.
The withdrawal of monsoon in India begins from:
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Northwest India
D.
Cherrapunji
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ANSWER :
A. Kerala
15.
The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon causes heavy rainfall in:
A.
Punjab
B.
Kerala
C.
Mumbai
D.
Delhi
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ANSWER :
B. Kerala
16.
The Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon primarily affects:
A.
Gujarat
B.
West Bengal
C.
Odisha
D.
Kerala
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ANSWER :
B. West Bengal
17.
Which wind system brings monsoon rains to India?
A.
Easterlies
B.
Westerlies
C.
Trade winds
D.
Polar winds
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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
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ANSWER :
C. Convergence of trade winds