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UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate for Students
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor for the concentration of the cotton textile industry in India?
A) Dry weather conditions
B) Convenient port access
C) Availability of workforce
D) Supply of raw cotton
Option a – Dry weather conditions
Into how many agro-climatic zones is Tamil Nadu divided?
A) 3
B) 9
C) 7
D) 5
Option c – 7
Which winds are commonly referred to as the ‘Roaring Forties’?
A) Polar easterlies
B) Westerlies
C) Polar winds
D) Trade winds
Option b – Westerlies
Which of the following winds is known for bringing extremely cold and dry air?
A) Monsoon Winds
B) Westerlies
C) Trade Winds
D) Polar Easterlies
Option d – Polar Easterlies
Review the following statements about why north India experiences intense cold during the winter season and identify the correct combination.
- The inland states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan face continental climatic conditions due to their distance from the sea.
- Snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges triggers cold wave conditions.
- In February, cold winds originating from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan sweep over northwest India, causing frost and fog.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) 1 and 3 only
Option c – 1, 2, and 3
A specific climate zone is typically described by moderate rainfall for most or all of the year, occasional dry spells, warm summers, and cool to cold winters.
A) Tropical
B) Temperate
C) Continental
D) Dry
Option b – Temperate
Which statement about ‘Loo’ winds in India is accurate?
A) They occur during the winter season.
B) They are active in the rainy season.
C) They blow during the summer season.
D) They appear in both the winter and rainy seasons.
Option c – They blow during the summer season.
Select the correct statement(s) regarding the concept of ‘continentality.’
I. Coastal regions experience climate moderation due to the sea.
II. Greater distance from the sea leads to more extreme weather patterns.
III. As altitude increases from the earth’s surface, air density reduces and temperature drops.
A) II and III
B) Only II
C) I and III
D) I and II
Option d – I and II
Which of the following statements about ocean currents is true?
A) The Labrador Ocean current is a warm current.
B) Productive fishing areas are typically found where warm and cold currents meet.
C) Cold ocean currents generally flow towards the poles.
D) Warm ocean currents typically move toward the equator.
Option b – Productive fishing areas are typically found where warm and cold currents meet.
Which of the following is identified as a warm ocean current?
A) Falkland current
B) Labrador current
C) Gulf Stream
D) Canary current
Option c – Gulf Stream
Which of the following represents a terrestrial ecosystem?
A) Ponds
B) River
C) Oceans
D) Grasslands
Option d – Grasslands
What is the local name for the tropical grasslands in Brazil?
A) Savanna
B) Pampas
C) Llanos
D) Campos
Option d – Campos
Which of the following statements about air pressure is correct?
A) High-pressure zones are usually linked to cloudy and wet weather.
B) Low-pressure zones are typically associated with clear, sunny skies.
C) Air always moves from regions of high pressure to low pressure.
D) Air pressure is lowest at sea level and increases with altitude.
Option c – Air always moves from regions of high pressure to low pressure.
Low variation in annual temperature and significant yearly rainfall are characteristics of which climate?
A) Temperate climate
B) Mediterranean climate
C) Cold climate
D) Tropical humid climate
Option d – Tropical humid climate
In early November, low-pressure zones shift over the Bay of Bengal, which is related to cyclonic low pressure originating from which of the following?
A) Sea of Japan
B) Andaman Sea
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Caspian Sea
Option b – Andaman Sea
Which region in India shows the most significant seasonal variation?
A) Coastal parts of India
B) Interior regions of India
C) Indian islands
D) Hilly areas of India
Option b – Interior regions of India
The southern part of India is located in which climate belt?
A) Rain belt
B) Temperate belt
C) Polar belt
D) Warm belt
Option d – Warm belt
Which group of places in India generally shows minimal differences between day and night temperatures?
A) Bhopal and Indore
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Jaipur and Jaisalmer
D) Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram
Option d – Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram
Examine the following statements to determine the reasons behind the intense cold in north India during the winter season.
- Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan experience continental climate due to their distance from the sea.
- Cold wave conditions are created by snowfall in the surrounding Himalayan regions.
- In February, cold winds from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring frost and fog to the northwestern part of India.
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Option d – 1, 2, and 3
Choose the correct option from the following statements.
A) Coastal Kerala experiences minimal temperature difference between day and night.
B) Rajasthan sees very little variation in temperatures between day and night.
C) Southern India faces extremely cold conditions in winter.
D) Central India records heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Option a – Coastal Kerala experiences minimal temperature difference between day and night.
Which of the following statements about cyclones and anticyclones is accurate?
In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate in a counter-clockwise direction, whereas anticyclones rotate clockwise.
Cyclones are usually linked to cloudy skies and rainfall, while anticyclones are typically associated with clear and stable weather.
In the Southern Hemisphere, cyclones turn clockwise because the Coriolis force deflects to the left.
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Option d – 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements correctly describes world climate types and their connection to the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
The Tropical Wet Climate receives heavy rainfall primarily because the ITCZ dominates the area.
The Tropical Savanna Climate experiences alternating wet and dry seasons mainly due to the shifting position of the subtropical highs and the ITCZ.
The Tropical Monsoon Climate gets significant rainfall for most of the year due to the proximity of the ITCZ.
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Option d – 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements regarding tropical cyclones is true?
Tropical cyclones form during summer and autumn in all tropical oceans, except in the South Atlantic and the eastern South Pacific.
Cyclones forming in the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific Oceans are called typhoons.
Cyclones occurring in the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific are referred to as cyclones.
A) 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Option c – 1 and 3 only
Where is the Coriolis Effect the strongest?
A) At the Equator
B) Along the Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer
C) At the North Pole
D) Around 45 degrees latitude in both hemispheres
Option c – At the North Pole
Which of the following local winds is NOT connected to the Mediterranean region?
A) Harmattan
B) Khamsin
C) Sirocco
D) Mistral
Option a – Harmattan
Which of the following statements about the Benguela Current is incorrect?
A) It influences the weather of the west coast of North Africa.
B) It is a cold ocean current.
C) It flows in a south-to-north direction.
D) It moves through the Atlantic Ocean.
Option a – It influences the weather of the west coast of North Africa.
Which of the following statements about the Coriolis force is correct?
Coriolis force becomes stronger as wind speed increases.
The Coriolis effect is strongest at the poles and is nonexistent at the equator.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Option c – Both 1 and 2
What is the result of the interaction between cold and warm ocean waters, known as the edge effect?
A) Formation of dense phytoplankton populations rich in diatoms
B) Decrease in fish numbers in the affected area
C) Reduction in mussel population in the region
D) Decline in the primary productivity of the area
Option a – Formation of dense phytoplankton populations rich in diatoms
Arrange the following salts found in seawater in increasing order of their concentration:
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Sulphate
Magnesium Chloride
A) 3, 1, 2
B) 1, 3, 2
C) 2, 1, 3
D) 1, 2, 3
Option d – 1, 2, 3
Which of the following are considered cold ocean currents? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
Alaska Current
North Atlantic Drift
West Wind Drift
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 only
Option d – 3 only
Which of the following statements regarding the Coriolis force is correct?
The Coriolis force acts at a right angle to the direction of the pressure gradient force.
At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero, causing winds to move across the isobars.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Option c – Both 1 and 2
What do we call the daily atmospheric conditions at a particular place, including aspects like temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Weather
B) Climate
C) Environment
D) Ecology
Option a – Weather
The general weather trend identified from weather data gathered over a long period, typically 25 years or more, is known as:
A) Climate
B) Ecology
C) Landforms
D) Environment
Option a – Climate
Which type of climate is commonly found in North Western Europe, the West Coast of North America, areas north of California, Southern Chile, Southeastern Australia, and New Zealand?
A) Tropical wet and dry climate
B) Cold snow forest climate
C) Marine west coast climate
D) Subtropical steppe climate
Option c – Marine west coast climate
Which statement about the climate of the Indian subcontinent is accurate? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
I. The northern part of India experiences nearly the same weather all year.
II. The Himalayan mountains block extremely cold winds from Central Asia from entering the subcontinent.
A) Only Statement I is correct
B) Both Statements I and II are incorrect
C) Only Statement II is correct
D) Both Statements I and II are correct
Option c – Only Statement II is correct
How many major global elements are known to control the climate of a region?
A) 6
B) 5
C) 4
D) 3
Option a – 6
Which of the following statements about India’s climate is NOT correct? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Monsoon climates are mainly found in South and Southeast Asia.
B) India shows characteristics of both tropical and subtropical climates.
C) Coastal regions in India experience less temperature variation compared to inland areas.
D) Winters in India are typically colder than those in Central Asia.
Option d – Winters in India are typically colder than those in Central Asia.
What kind of climate is found in the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
A) Humid subtropical climate
B) Hot semi-arid climate
C) Tropical warm climate
D) Subtropical highland climate
Option c – Tropical warm climate
Which of the following does NOT play a role in determining the climate of a place? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Physical features (relief)
B) Latitude
C) Distance between two cities
D) Ocean currents
Option c – Distance between two cities
Which of the following climate regions is incorrectly paired with its location?
A) Montane climate – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand
B) Tropical monsoon climate – The Western Ghats, the Malabar Coast, and Southern Assam
C) Tropical semi-arid (steppe) climate – Karnataka, central Maharashtra, parts of Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh
D) Hot desert, arid climate – Rajasthan and some areas of Gujarat
Option a – Montane climate – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand
What is the calm, quiet center of a cyclone called? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Base
B) Focal point
C) Eye
D) Trigger point
Option c – Eye
Which winds blow over Asia at latitudes north of the Himalayas and roughly parallel to the Tibetan plateau? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Trade winds
B) Jet streams
C) Northwest winds
D) Southwest winds
Option b – Jet streams
Why does the wind usually blow from the land to the sea at night in coastal regions?
A) Low-pressure forms over the land
B) The land cools more slowly than the water
C) The water cools more slowly than the land
D) High-pressure forms over the sea
Option c – The water cools more slowly than the land
During the summer, what are Nor’westers? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Pre-monsoon showers seen mainly in Kerala and coastal Karnataka
B) Gentle winds that help spread the pollen of coffee flowers in Kerala
C) Intense evening thunderstorms common in Bengal and Assam
D) Hot, dry winds blowing strongly from Punjab to Bihar, especially around Delhi and Patna
Option c – Intense evening thunderstorms common in Bengal and Assam
Which local wind typically blows in the northern and northwestern regions of India during summer?
A) Loo
B) Chinook
C) Foehn
D) Bora
Option a – Loo
Which statement is correct about ‘Loo’ winds in India? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) They blow during winter.
B) They blow during the rainy season.
C) They blow during the summer season.
D) They blow during both the winter and rainy seasons.
Option c – They blow during the summer season.
Which type of rainfall is connected with winds blowing outwards from a high-pressure zone, moving clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?
A) Cyclones
B) Convection
C) Anticyclone
D) Orography
Option c – Anticyclone
In which of the following states is the ‘Loo’ wind NOT experienced during summer? ( UPSC Geography MCQ on Ocean Currents and Climate MCQ )
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Goa
D) Haryana
Option c – Goa
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