Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [CDS 2003] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is – (1) West Bengal (2) Assam (3) Kerala (4) Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : (4) Tamil Nadu Explanation: The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives ... 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
Description : Which of the following are true regarding Chhota Nagpur? [CDS 1994] 1. It is one of the former princely states. 2. It is a plateau area in Jharkhand inhabited mainly by the tribals. 3. It is a name given to the contiguous tribal areas in ... M.P. (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from: [IFS 1990] (a) northly direction (b) north-easterly direction (c) north-westerly direction (d) south-westerly direction
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 1999] (a) Flood-prone area: North Bihar Plain (b) Drought-prone area: Kalahandi district of Orissa (c) Seismic zone: Himalayan region (d) Landslide zone: Chhotanaqpur plateau
Description : Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season? (1) Karnataka and Kerala (2) Punjab and Haryana (3) Bihar and Assam (4) Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Last Answer : (4) Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Explanation: The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its ... Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
Description : There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because (a) the Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats (b) the region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons (c) lack of high mountains in the Deccan (d) of some unknown reason
Description : Rain shadows are associated with (a) Convectional rainfall (b) Orographic rainfall (c) Cyclonic rainfall (d) Orographic cyolonic rainfall
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India ... ] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3
Description : Which of the following statements is not true? (a) The intensity of monsoons is determined by tropical depressions (b) Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from north-east monsoon (c) Andhra Pradesh is not much affected by retreating south-west monsoon (d) All are correct
Description : Rainfall from the south-west monsoon reaches: (a) Lahauland Spiti (b) Ladakh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Delta region of Mahanadi
Description : Rainfall related to mountains is: A. Orographic rainfall (Answer) B. Normal rainfall C. Monsoon rains D. Cyclonic rainfall
Last Answer : A. Orographic rainfall (Answer)
Description : In India, maximum area under jute is found in – (1) Assam (2) Bihar (3) Orissa (4) West Bengal
Last Answer : (4) West Bengal Explanation: West Bengal occupies foremost place both in respect of area (73.5%) and production (82.26%) of jute in the country. Here the crop is grown through- out the state except the hilly region of the north and the plateau area of the west.
Description : Which one of the following groups comprises of States sharing borders with Chhattisgarh ? [NDA 2002] (a) Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Orissa (b) Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra ... Jharkhand and Orissa (d) Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : Which one of the following sequences in the ascending order of their geographical size is correct? [CDS 2003] (a) Bihar - Chhattisgarh - Jharkhand - Orissa (b) Jharkhand - West Bengal - Tamil Nadu ... West Bengal - Bihar - Chhattisgarh - Tamil Nadu (d) Chhattisgrah - Jharkhand - Tamil Nadu - Orissa
Description : Rihand Dam Project provides irrigation to – (1) Gujarat and Maharashtra (2) Orissa and West Bengal (3) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (4) Kerala and Karnataka
Last Answer : (3) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Explanation: Rihand dam is the largest multipurpose project of Uttar Pradesh. The water collected in the Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar reservoir is diverted to the Son ... 2.5 Iakh hectares of the agricultural land in Champaran, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar.
Description : In which of the following states, retreating monsoon has more effect? [Asstt Grade 1991] (a) Orissa (b) West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India? (1) Western disturbances (2) Cyclonic depression (3) Southwest monsoon (4) Retreating monsoon
Last Answer : (1) Western disturbances Explanation: A Western Disturbance is an extratropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent ... westerlies. Western Disturbances are important for the development of the Rabi crop (wheat).
Description : Where in India is the biggest steel manufacturer of the world (L.N. Mittal Group) setting up a steel plant? (1) Jharkhand (2) Bihar (3) Orissa (4) Chhattisgarh
Last Answer : (1) Jharkhand Explanation: Arcelor Mlttal is setting up a 12- mtpa greenfield project in Jharkhand. It will come up at Sindri in Dhanbad district which has the sick Fertiliser Corporation of India (FCI) plant spread over 6,000 acres.
Description : Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2
Description : The nature of the winter rainfall in north western India is : (a) convectional (b) orographic (c) monsoonal (d) cyclonic
Description : Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Norwesters" of Bengal? [IAS 2003] (a) It is caused due to strong surface heating (b) It originates in the Chhotanagpur plateau region (c) It is a kind of thunderstorm (d) None of the above
Description : Most of India's rainfall is: [NDA 1993] (a) cyclonic (b) convectional (c) elusive (d) orographic
Description : Rainfall caused by intense evaporation in equatorial areas is called _______. (1) Orographic rainfall (2) Cyclonic rainfall (3) Frontal rainfall (4) Convectional rainfall
Last Answer : (4) Convectional rainfall Explanation: The equatorial regions are known for convectional rainfall that occurs due to the thermal convection currents caused due to the heating of ground due to insolation. In ... daily basis. The rainfall is of very short duration but in the form of heavy showers.
Description : Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast? (1) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing ... east coast is broader than the west coast (4) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
Last Answer : (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall Explanation: The western side of the Western Ghats rise majestically to over 2500 meters above mean sea level to capture the Arabian sea ... on the western side. Consequently, the eastern side is typically known as the rain shadow region.
Description : Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter – (1) Punjab and Haryana (2) Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (3) Kerala and Karnataka (4) Bihar and West Bengal
Last Answer : (1) Punjab and Haryana Explanation: The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the In- ... it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? 1. Annual rainfall is below 50 cm 2. The trees are short rooted 3. Thorny shrubs and grassland 4. Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes gives below the lists: List-I (Climatic conditions) List-II (Resons) A. Chennai is warmer than Kolkata 1. North-East Monsoon B. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude C. ... (a) 1 2 4 5 (b) 4 5 1 3 (c) 5 2 4 3 (d) 5 1 3 4
Description : Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh (b) Southern West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Western Uttar Pradesh
Description : Match the following: [IAS 1997] Climatic Conditions Reasons A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta 1. North-East Monsoon B. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude C. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab 3. Western depressions D. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets ... 1 2 4 5 (b) 4 5 1 3 (c) 5 2 4 3 (d) 5 1 3 4
Description : The grand period of rainfall in India is (A) Post monsoon (B) North-east monsoon (C) Cold weather period (D) South – west monsoon
Last Answer : (D) South – west monsoon
Description : In India approximately 75% of the average rainfall is received by __? a South Monsoon b Eastern Winds c Coastal Monsoon d South East Monsoon e South West Monsoon
Last Answer : d South East Monsoon
Description : Give two important characteristics of the South West Monsoon rainfall. -Geography
Last Answer : Characteristics of S. W. Monsoon rainfall: (i) Orographic in nature (ii) Uncertain in amount and time.
Description : Give two important characteristics of the South West Monsoon rainfall. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Characteristics of SW monsoon are: (i) Orographic in nature. (ii) Uncertain in amount and time.
Description : Which region does not receives much rainfall in the south-west monsoon season? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Tamil Nadu coast'
Description : Where does rainfall from the south-west monsoon reach? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : Bay of Bengal branch of south-west monsoon reaches north-east of India.
Last Answer : Tamil nadu lies on the leeward side for the southwest monsoon winds and receives lesser rainfall. Once the monsoon starts retreating after mid- September, North east monsoon sets in during mid-October.
Description : Where does rainfall from the south-west monsoon reach?
Last Answer : Delta region of Mahanadi
Description : Which region does not receives much rainfall in the south-west monsoon season
Last Answer : Tamil Nadu coast
Description : Which State in India is estimated to have the largest coal reserves in India? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Bihar (including the newly created Jharkhand) (3) Madhya Pradesh (including the newly created Chhatlisgarh) (4) Orissa
Last Answer : (2) Bihar (including the newly created Jharkhand) Explanation: India has some of the largest reserves of coal in the world (approx. 267 billion tonnes). The energy derived from coal in India is about twice ... to 76,712,000 tonnes. It is followed by Orissa with a total of 65,227 tonnes reserves.
Description : Which State of India has the largest percentage of poor? (1) Bihar (2) Chhattisgarh (3) Orissa (4) Jharkhand
Last Answer : (1) Bihar Explanation: Poverty in India is widespread, with the nation estimated to have a third of the world's poor. In 2011, World Bank stated, 32.7% of the total Indian people fall below ... the states of Odisha and Bihar operates below the poverty line, Madhya Pradesh is just shy of 50 percent.
Description : Winter rains in North and North-West India are generally associated with the phenomenon of: [NDA 2003] (a) retreating monsoon (b) temperate cyclones (c) local thunderstorms (d) shift in jet stream movement
Description : The retreating monsoon withdraws itself from (a) The west coast to the east coast (b) North-East India to the west coast (c) The north to the south (d) North-West India to Bengal and then to Kerala
Description : The retreating monsoon withdraws from the: (a) west coast to the east coast (b) north to the south (c) north-east India to the west coast (d) north-west India to Bengal
Description : Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean ... (a) I, II and III (b) I and II (c) II and III (d) III and IV
Description : Crop sown soon after the onset of South-West monsoon in India is called : (1) Rabi (2) Kharif (3) Rainfed (4) Dry farming
Last Answer : (2) Kharif Explanation: Kharif crops refer to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown in the rain} (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Suet crops are planted ... usually sown with the ginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season.
Description : The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by – (1) 5th June (2) 15th June (3) 1st July (4) 15th July
Last Answer : (4) 15th July Explanation: Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall ... normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
Description : The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to – (1) increase in the annual rainfall, (2) increase in the silting of dams, (3) increased deforestation in the catchment area, (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) increased deforestation in the catchment area, Explanation: The frequency and severity of flooding in the Gangetic plain has steadily increased in recent years. Deforestation of the Terai appears to be one of the major causes.
Description : Which of the following is false? (a) Krishna serves Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh (b) Godavari serves Madhya Pradesh (c) Mahanadi serves Bihar and Orissa (d) Narmada serves Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh