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Quick Quiz
The Indian monsoon is indicated by seasonal displacement because of
(a) differential temperatures of land and sea.
(b) the cold wind of middle Asia.
(c) the excess similarity of temperature.
(d) None of the above
Option a – differential temperatures of land and sea
In India, maximum rainfall is received from
(a) Western Disturbances
(b) North-East Monsoon
(c) South-West Monsoon
(d) Retreating Monsoon
Option c – South-West Monsoon
High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Sub-continent during the summer season draw air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the
(a) South-East monsoon winds
(b) South-West monsoon winds
(c) Trade winds
(d) Westerlies
Option b – South-West monsoon winds
Assertion (A) India has a monsoon-type of climate. Reason (R) The high Himalayas impart climatic distinctiveness to India. Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Option a – Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
The term ‘Monsoon’ originated from
(a) Arabic language
(b) Spanish
(c) Hindi
(d) English
Option a – Arabic language
India has a monsoon-type of climate, owing to which of the following factors?
(a) Location
(b) Jetstream
(c) Currents
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
In which of the following States does the monsoon arrive first?
(a) Assam
(b) West Bengal
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
Option d – Kerala
The monsoon responsible for rains in Jharkhand is
(a) North-East Monsoon
(b) South-West Monsoon
(c) Northwester
(d) None of the above
Option b – South-West Monsoon
Which one of the following sets of states does not receive most of its rainfall from the South-West Monsoon during the months of June to September?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
(b) Assam and Karnataka
(c) Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
(d) Tamil Nadu and Jammu and Kashmir
Option d – Tamil Nadu and Jammu and Kashmir
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
(a) equatorial climate
(b) Mediterranean climate
(c) monsoon climate
(d) All of the above
Option c – monsoon climate
Which of the following regions is not affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of monsoon?
(a) The Western Ghat
(b) Deccan Plateau
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Chhattisgarh Basin
Option d – Chhattisgarh Basin
Which are the months for monsoon normally occurs in Tamil Nadu?
(a) March-April
(b) June-July
(c) September-October
(d) November-December
Option d – November-December
Which one of the following dates is correct for the normal withdrawal of the South-West Monsoon in Indian territory?
(a) 1st September
(b) 5th September
(c) 10th September
(d) 15th September
Option b – 5th September
Which one of the following four periods corresponds with the withdrawal of the South-West monsoon in most of Northern India?
(a) June to September
(b) October to November
(c) December to March
(d) April to May
Option b – October to November
Which one of the following is not correct regarding South India?
(a) The diurnal range of temperature is less.
(b) The annual range of temperature is less.
(c) Temperature is high throughout the year.
(d) Extreme climatic conditions are found.
Option d – Extreme climatic conditions are found
Assertion (A) India has a tropical Monsoon type climate. Reason (R) India is located exactly between the tropical latitudes. Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Option c – A is true, but R is false
Which of the following relief factors affects the climate of India?
(a) Air pressure
(b) Wind speed
(c) Temperature
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
The climate of India is influenced by
(a) the physiography of the landmass.
(b) distance from the equator.
(c) Himalayas.
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
Indian climatic regime is characterised by its unique diversity. Which one of the following does not play any role in the climatic diversity of India?
(a) Latitudinal extent
(b) Distance from sea
(c) Orientation of hills and mountains
(d) Longitudinal extent
Option d – Longitudinal extent
The climate of India depends upon which of the following factors? I. Latitude II. Axis of inclination of Earth III. Revolution IV. Rotation speed Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I, II and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) Only II
(d) II and III
Option b – I, II and III
The climate of India is usually referred to as
(a) Tropical monsoon
(b) Sub-Tropical monsoon
(c) Temperate climate
(d) Sub-temperate climate
Option a – Tropical monsoon
Which of the following factors do not influence the climate of India?
(a) Latitude
(b) Altitude
(c) Longitude
(d) Winds
Option c – Longitude
Is India being divided by the Tropic of Cancer into two halves, experiencing which of the following types of climates?
(a) Tropical and temperate climate
(b) Tropical climate only
(c) Only temperate climate
(d) Only sub-tropical climate
Option a – Tropical and temperate climate
In January, isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and sub-tropical zones is
(a) 21°C
(b) 18°C
(c) 12°C
(d) 15°C
Option b – 18°C
Which of the following statement is true? ( MCQ on Climate of India )
(a) India lies completely in the tropical zone.
(b) India lies completely in the Sub-tropical zone.
(c) India lies both in Tropical and sub-tropical zone.
(d) India lies in both Sub-tropical and polar zones.
Option c – India lies both in Tropical and sub-tropical zone
Mosses and Lichens are the characteristic vegetation of :
(a) hot desert region
(b) Mediterranean region
(c) temperate region
(d) tundra region
Option d – tundra region
Trees with hardwood and dense canopy are generally found in :
(a) deciduous forests
(b) evergreen forests
(c) tidal forests
(d) alpine forests
Option b – evergreen forests
The Llanos and Campos of South America are examples of :
(a) coniferous forest regions
(b) deciduous regions
(c) equatorial regions
(d) Savanna regions
Option d – Savanna regions
Which of the following regions specializes in the cultivation of citrus fruits?
(a) Equatorial region
(b) Mediterranean region
(c) Polar region
(d) Tundra region
Option b – Mediterranean region
The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as :
(a) Steppes
(b) Savannas
(c) Pampas
(d) Downs
Option b – Savannas
Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received by :
(a) the coastal areas in the warm temperate zone
(b) the eastern parts of the temperate lands
(c) the areas of high latitudes
(d) the areas of equatorial regions
Option c – the areas of high latitudes
High mean temperature, high relative humidity, and heavy rainfall (well distributed all over the year) are the characteristic features of the :
(a) monsoon region
(b) Mediterranean region
(c) equatorial region
(d) Savanna region
Option c – equatorial region
Mild and rainy winters, and warm and dry summers are the characteristic features of :
(a) Monsoon Region
(b) Mediterranean Region
(c) Tropical Grasslands
(d) Temperate Grasslands
Option b – Mediterranean Region
The Mediterranean lands often are called the World’s :
(a) grazing lands
(b) forest lands
(c) orchard lands
(d) paddy lands
Option c – orchard lands
The Taiga belt lies between
(a) Mediterranean climate and Tundra
(b) Monsoon climate and Tundra
(c) Temperate grasslands and Tundra
(d) Tibet-type climate and Tundra
Option c – Temperate grasslands and Tundra
Which of the following regions gets rainfall no throughout the year?
(a) The Equatorial Region
(b) The Tundra Region
(c) The Himalayan Region
(d) The Mediterranean Region
Option b – The Tundra Region
The Tropical Rain forest type of climate is characterized by :
(a) average rainfall of about 300 cm
(b) heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year
(c) hot dry summer and mild wet winters
(d) hot summer and cool winters with about 100 cm of annual rainfall
Option b – heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year
In the Semi-arid and Temperate grasslands, the most commonly found animals are :
(a) donkeys and horses
(b) reindeers
(c) camels
(d) sheep and goats
Option d – sheep and goats
Which of the following trees is not a softwood variety?
(a) Fir
(b) Mahogany
(c) Pine
(d) Spruce
Option b – Mahogany
The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperatures throughout the year correspond to :
(a) Alpine meadows
(b) Antarctica
(c) Arctic deserts
(d) Tundra
Option d – Tundra
The hot deserts of the world are generally found near :
(a) the equator
(b) the doldrums
(c) the horse latitude
(d) the Tundras
Option c – the horse latitude
Which of the following environments supports the growth of Mangrove Swamp?
(a) Tidal flat
(b) Monsoon
(c) Equatorial
(d) Mixed
Option a – Tidal flat
Which of the following characterizes the desert forests?
(a) Pointed leaves
(b) Dense leaves
(c) Canopy leaves
(d) Broad leaves
Option a – Pointed leaves
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
(A) Rainfall throughout the year
(B) Rainfall in winter only
(C) An extremely short dry Season
(D) A definite dry and wet season
Option d – A definite dry and wet season
Mediterranean climate is not found in which among the following town?
(A) Los Angeles
(B) Rome
(C) Cape Town
(D) New York
Option d – New York
“Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty the people used to be nomadic and herders”. The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
(A) African Savannah
(B) Central Asian Steppe
(C) North American Prairie
(D) Siberian Tundra
Option b – Central Asian Steppe
Which of the following pair matchings is correct?
(A) Mediterranean Sea Zone: Summer rain
(B) Equatorial Zone: Rain with thunder in the noon
(C) Monsoon Zone: Heavy rain throughout the year
(D) Desert zone: Winter rain
Option b – Equatorial Zone: Rain with thunder in the noon
In which of the following countries, rainfall occurs in the winter season?
(A) China
(B) Norway
(C) Brazil
(D) Nigeria
Option b – Norway
The main factor which determines the climate of any area is
(A) Altitude
(B) Latitude
(C) Type of vegetation
(D) Proximity to the sea
Option b – Latitude
Which of the following is the maximum percentage of Earth covered?
(A) Arid Region
(B) Semi-arid Region
(C) Sub-humid land
(D) Humid Region
Option a – Arid Region
“Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over”. Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?
(A) Savannah
(B) Equatorial
(C) Monsoon
(D) Mediterranean
Option b – Equatorial
Which of the following continents has all types of climatic zones?
(A) South America
(B) North America
(C) Australia
(D) Asia
Option d – Asia
Which among the following countries doesn’t come under the category of equatorial climate?
(A) Congo
(B) Ethiopia
(C) Gabon
(D) Zaire
Option b – Ethiopia
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Ozone – Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
(c) Rocket fuel – Kerosene oil
(d) Greenhouse Effect – Carbon dioxide
Consider the following statements. Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone-depleting substances, are used I. in the production of plastic foams. II. in the production of tubeless tires. III. in cleaning certain electronic components. IV. as pressurizing agents in aerosol cans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I, II and III
(b) Only IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I, II, III, and IV
Option c – I, III and IV
Which of the following substances is/are ozone-depleting? I. Chlorofluorocarbons II. Halons III. Carbon tetrachloride Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) I and II
(c) II and III
(d) I, II and III
Option d – I, II and III
The formation of the ozone hole in the Antarctica region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
(a) Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
(b) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
(c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.
(d) The increased temperature in polar regions due to global warming.
Option b – Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
Among the following greenhouse gases, which does not cause ozone pollution in the troposphere?
(a) Methane
(b) Carbon monoxide
(c) Nitrogen Oxides (NO)
(d) Water vapors
Option b – Carbon monoxide
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
(a) Bretton Woods Conference
(b) Montreal Protocol
(c) Kyoto Protocol
(d) Nagoya Protocol
Option b – Montreal Protocol
Ozone layer of atmosphere absorbs
(a) Cosmic rays
(b) Infrared rays
(c) Ultraviolet rays
(d) All radiations
Option c – Ultraviolet rays
Harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun can cause
(a) Liver cancer
(b) Brain cancer
(c) Oral cancer
(d) Dermal cancer
Option d – Dermal cancer
Ozone layer is above the earth crust around
(a) 50 km
(b) 300 km
(c) 2000 km
(d) 20 km
Option d – 20 km
The International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer is observed on
(a) 15th August
(b) 16th September
(c) 24th October
(d) 1st May
Option b – 16th September
Montreal Protocol is related to the protection of
(a) Greenhouse gases
(b) Acid rain
(c) Ozone layer
(d) Endangered species
Option c – Ozone layer
The thickness’ of stratospheric ozone layer is measured in/on
(a) Sieverts
(b) Dobson units
(c) Melson units
(d) Beaufort scale
Option b – Dobson units
The pollutants to cause maximum damage to ozone layer are
(a) Hydrocarbon
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Nitrous oxides
(d) Chlorofluorocarbons
Option d – Chlorofluorocarbons
Which of the following gas is responsible for the erosion of ozone Layer?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Carbon monoxide
(c) Nitrous oxide
(d) Chlorofluorocarbons
Option d – Chlorofluorocarbons
Which of the following is not true about chlorofluorocarbons?
(a) It is used as a refrigerant.
(b) It is not responsible for Greenhouse effect.
(c) It is responsible for reducing ozone in the stratosphere.
(d) It is inactive in lower atmosphere.
Option b – It is not responsible for Greenhouse effect
In stratosphere, the level of ozone is naturally regulated by
(a) Nitrous oxide
(b) Nitrogen dioxide
(c) CFC
(d) Water vapour
Option b – Nitrogen dioxide
Which one of the following is not responsible for the depletion of ozone layer?
(a) CFC-12 used in refrigerators.
(b) Methyl chloroform used as solvent.
(c) HALON-1211 used in fire fighting.
(d) Nitrous oxide
Option b – Methyl chloroform used as solvent
The massive hole in the Ozone layer over the Antarctica was first discovered in
(a) 1976
(b) 1985
(c) 1960
(d) None of these
Option b – 1985
Formation of ozone hole is maximum over
(a) India
(b) Africa
(c) Antarctica
(d) Europe
Option c – Antarctica
Which one of the following teams of scientists first discovered ‘ozone hole’ over Antarctica?
(a) Russian Team
(b) German Team
(c) American Team
(d) British Team
Option d – British Team
Ozone holes are more pronounced at the
(a) Equator
(b) Tropic of Cancer
(c) Tropic of Capricorn
(d) Poles
Option d – Poles
Ozone hole is caused by
(a) Acetylene
(b) Ethylene
(c) Chlorofluorocarbons
(d) Methane
Option c – Chlorofluorocarbons
Who among the following had discovered ‘Ozone Halo’ over Tibetan Plateau in 2005?
(a) M Molina
(b) Joseph Farman
(c) GW Kent Moore
(d) Marcus Rex
Option c – GW Kent Moore
Ozone layer in atmosphere
(a) produces rain
(b) produces pollution
(c) provides safety to life on earth from ultraviolet radiation.
(d) produces oxygen in the atmosphere.
Option c – provides safety to life on earth from ultraviolet radiation
Ozone protects biosphere from ( Climate of India MCQ )
(a) Infra-red rays
(b) Ultraviolet rays
(c) X-rays
(d) Gamma rays
Option b – Ultraviolet rays
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