Climate and Weather MCQs
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Question #11
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During the Indian summer monsoon, winds blow from the:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
During the summer monsoon (June to September), the winds blow from the Southwest (Indian Ocean) towards the Northeast (landmass), bringing heavy rainfall.
During the summer monsoon (June to September), the winds blow from the Southwest (Indian Ocean) towards the Northeast (landmass), bringing heavy rainfall.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #12
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What is the name of the seasonal wind that blows from the land to the sea in winter in South Asia?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Northeast Monsoon blows from the land (the Asian mainland) to the sea (Bay of Bengal) during the winter months (October to December), bringing rainfall to southern India.
The Northeast Monsoon blows from the land (the Asian mainland) to the sea (Bay of Bengal) during the winter months (October to December), bringing rainfall to southern India.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #13
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Which of the following is a warm ocean current that affects the climate of western Europe?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows across the Atlantic to western Europe, moderating its climate.
The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows across the Atlantic to western Europe, moderating its climate.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #14
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El Niño is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and is characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.
El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and is characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #15
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La Niña is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
La Niña is the cold phase of ENSO, characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.
La Niña is the cold phase of ENSO, characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #16
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What are jet streams?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Jet streams are strong, narrow, high-speed air currents in the upper atmosphere that flow from west to east and significantly influence weather patterns.
Jet streams are strong, narrow, high-speed air currents in the upper atmosphere that flow from west to east and significantly influence weather patterns.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #17
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What is the name of the jet stream that primarily affects the Indian monsoon?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Tropical Easterly Jet (TEJ) is a high-altitude jet stream over the Indian Ocean and Africa that plays a crucial role in the onset and intensity of the Indian monsoon.
The Tropical Easterly Jet (TEJ) is a high-altitude jet stream over the Indian Ocean and Africa that plays a crucial role in the onset and intensity of the Indian monsoon.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #18
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Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are known by which name?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are simply called 'Cyclones'. They are the same meteorological phenomenon as hurricanes (Atlantic) and typhoons (Pacific).
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are simply called 'Cyclones'. They are the same meteorological phenomenon as hurricanes (Atlantic) and typhoons (Pacific).
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #19
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What is the primary cause of cyclones?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Cyclones form over warm ocean waters where low-pressure systems develop, drawing in moist air that rises, cools, and condenses, releasing latent heat and fueling the storm.
Cyclones form over warm ocean waters where low-pressure systems develop, drawing in moist air that rises, cools, and condenses, releasing latent heat and fueling the storm.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
Question #20
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Which part of India receives rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Northeast Monsoon (October-December) is a major source of rainfall for the southern states of India, especially Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
The Northeast Monsoon (October-December) is a major source of rainfall for the southern states of India, especially Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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Geography GK
Climate and Weather
