Climate, Natural Vegetation NDA Questions

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Climate, Natural Vegetation MCQ Questions


13.
Which place in India receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world?
A.
Mawsynram in Khasi Hills of Meghalaya
B.
Lakshadweep Islands
C.
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya
D.
Agumbe in Karnataka
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ANSWER :
A. Mawsynram in Khasi Hills of Meghalaya
14.
What is the 'Southern Oscillation' in context of Indian monsoon?
A.
Seasonal reversal of winds over the Indian Ocean
B.
Pressure difference between Tahiti in Pacific and Port Darwin in Australia
C.
Periodic reversal of Bay of Bengal cyclone tracks
D.
Oscillation of ITCZ between Tropic of Cancer and equator
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ANSWER :
B. Pressure difference between Tahiti in Pacific and Port Darwin in Australia
15.
The Indian Meteorological Department recognizes how many distinct seasons in India?
A.
Two seasons
B.
Four seasons
C.
Six seasons
D.
Three seasons
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ANSWER :
B. Four seasons
16.
What is 'October Heat' in the context of Indian climate?
A.
Oppressive weather due to high temperature and humidity during retreating monsoon
B.
Heat waves experienced in Delhi in October
C.
Extremely high temperatures in Rajasthan during October
D.
Hot dry winds blowing in peninsular India in October
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ANSWER :
A. Oppressive weather due to high temperature and humidity during retreating monsoon
17.
The 'Loo' is a local weather phenomenon associated with which season?
A.
Southwest monsoon season
B.
Retreating monsoon season
C.
Cold weather season (winter)
D.
Hot weather season (summer)
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ANSWER :
D. Hot weather season (summer)
18.
Which local storm is known as 'Kalbaisakhi' in Bengal?
A.
Mango showers
B.
Blossom showers
C.
Nor'westers — evening thunderstorms
D.
Loo winds
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ANSWER :
C. Nor'westers — evening thunderstorms