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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Climate and Weather in Indian Geography .
31
In which of the following cities of India the diurnal range of temperature is maximum?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
In New Delhi the diurnal range of temperature is maximum. The mean annual temperature in New Delhi, India is fairly hot at 25.1° Celsius (77.2° Fahrenheit). There is a variation of mean monthly temperatures of 19.1°C (34.4°F) which is a slightly low range. The variation/ range of diurnal average temperatures is 12.3°C (22.1°F).
32
Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon than other places, because
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Chennai lies on Coromandal coast which liles parallel to south-west monsoon winds which blow off shore here. Also it is highly hot and humid region due to its proximity to the equator and sea.
33
Cherapunji receives more rainfall than Shillong because ________
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cherapunji receives more rainfall than Shillong because the air of different densities and temperature tends to converge towards Cherapunji from different direction during the rainy season. Cherrapunji receives both the southwest and northeast monsoonal winds, giving it a single monsoon season. It lies on the windward side of the Khasi Hills, so the resulting orographic lift enhances precipitation.
34
Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall Kolkata, Allahabad and then Ahmedabad.
35
Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Among the following places, Western Uttar Pradesh receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September. Uttar Pradesh received lowest rainfall in prime monsoon.
36
The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to Western Ghats. Due to the greater width of the mountains, the rain bearing winds have to necessarily travel a longer distance and have more time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as rainfall, resulting in higher rainfall.
37
Among the following places, the average annual rainfall is highest at ________
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Among the following places, the average annual rainfall is highest at Shillong. The average annual temperature in Shillong is 17.1° C. Precipitation here averages 3385 mm.
38
A rainy day as defined by the Indian Meteorological department is a day when the rainfall at a point received is
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
A rainy day as defined by the Indian Meteorological department is a day when the rainfall at a point received is Above 2.5 mm in 24 hours. As per the IMD guidelines, rainfall amount recorded in a day should be 2.5 mm or more for considering a day as a rainy day.
39
What is the nature of monsoon rain from Guwahati to Chandigarh?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Moisture carrying winds when travel from Guwahati to Chandigarh, blow over land and keep loosing their moisture content in the way without picking any new moisture that is why monsoon has a diminishing nature from Guwahati to Chandigarh.
40
The amount and intensity of monsoon rainfall is determined by the frequency of
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The amount and intensity of monsoon rainfall is determined by the frequency of tropical depressions. A tropical depression forms when a low pressure area is accompanied by thunderstorms that produce a circular wind flow with maximum sustained winds below 39 mph.