Climate, Natural Vegetation NDA Questions

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Climate, Natural Vegetation MCQ Questions


7.
The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in July is located at approximately which latitude?
A.
20°N-25°N latitudes over the Gangetic plain
B.
10°N-15°N latitudes
C.
0°-5°N latitudes near the equator
D.
30°N-35°N latitudes
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ANSWER :
A. 20°N-25°N latitudes over the Gangetic plain
8.
The southwest monsoon sets in over the Kerala coast by approximately which date?
A.
15th June
B.
1st June
C.
15th May
D.
1st July
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ANSWER :
B. 1st June
9.
Which jet stream is held responsible for the 'burst' of monsoon in India?
A.
Subtropical jet stream at 30°N
B.
Polar jet stream
C.
Easterly jet stream along 15°N latitude
D.
Westerly jet stream south of Himalayas
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ANSWER :
C. Easterly jet stream along 15°N latitude
10.
What is EL-Nino?
A.
A warm ocean current off the coast of Peru affecting global weather
B.
A high pressure zone over the Indian Ocean
C.
A type of tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal
D.
A cold wind from the Arctic affecting Indian monsoon
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ANSWER :
A. A warm ocean current off the coast of Peru affecting global weather
11.
The Southwest monsoon approaches the Indian landmass in how many branches?
A.
Three branches: Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean
B.
Two branches: Arabian Sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch
C.
Single unified branch from the Indian Ocean
D.
Four branches corresponding to four directions
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ANSWER :
B. Two branches: Arabian Sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch
12.
Why does the Tamil Nadu coast remain dry during the southwest monsoon season?
A.
The Himalayas block all moisture from reaching Tamil Nadu
B.
It is parallel to Bay of Bengal branch and in rain shadow of Arabian Sea branch
C.
Anti-cyclonic circulation prevents rainfall there
D.
It lies too far south of India
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ANSWER :
B. It is parallel to Bay of Bengal branch and in rain shadow of Arabian Sea branch