Climate and Weather MCQs

Geography GK

Climate and Weather MCQs

Practice Climate and Weather MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering climate, weather, monsoons, rainfall, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, winds, cyclones, seasons and important climatic phenomena frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #381
Which of the following is a cold wind in India?
A. Loo
B. Chinook
C. None of these
D. Mistral
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Loo is a hot wind. Chinook is a warm wind of North America, Mistral is a cold wind of Europe. India does not have a well-known cold local wind; cold waves come from the Himalayas.
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Question #382
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in:
A. 1947
B. 1850
C. 1900
D. 1875
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875 as the national meteorological service of India.
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Question #383
Which of the following states receives the highest rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala receives the highest rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon as it is the first state to receive the monsoon winds and has the Western Ghats causing orographic rainfall.
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Question #384
The main reason for heavy rainfall in the northeastern states is:
A. Cyclones
B. Orographic effect of Himalayas
C. Southwest Monsoon
D. Northeast Monsoon
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The northeastern states receive heavy rainfall due to the orographic effect of the Himalayas, forcing the moisture-laden monsoon winds to rise and condense.
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Question #385
Which of the following regions experiences the highest diurnal temperature range in India?
A. Thar Desert
B. Western Ghats
C. Himalayas
D. Eastern Coast
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Thar Desert experiences the highest diurnal temperature range (difference between day and night temperatures) due to clear skies and low humidity.
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Question #386
In which season do Western Disturbances bring rainfall to India?
A. Summer
B. Winter
C. Autumn
D. Monsoon
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Western Disturbances are most active during the winter season (December-February), bringing rainfall to the northwestern parts of India.
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Question #387
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the Indian monsoon?
A. Ozone depletion
B. Indian Ocean Dipole
C. El Niño
D. Jet Streams
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ozone depletion does not affect the Indian monsoon. The monsoon is influenced by El Niño, IOD, ITCZ, Jet Streams, and land-sea temperature contrast.
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Question #388
The term 'Monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word:
A. Musam
B. Mansoon
C. Mausam
D. Mawsim
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The word 'Monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word 'Mawsim' meaning 'season'.
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Question #389
Which is the driest place in India?
A. Phalodi
B. Jaisalmer
C. Leh
D. Bikaner
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Leh in Ladakh is the driest place in India, receiving less than 100 mm of annual precipitation due to its location in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.
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Question #390
How many seasons are recognized by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 4
D. 2
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
IMD recognizes four seasons: Winter (Jan-Feb), Summer/Pre-Monsoon (Mar-May), Southwest Monsoon (Jun-Sep), and Post-Monsoon/Retreating Monsoon (Oct-Dec).
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Question #391
The hottest place in India is:
A. Jaisalmer
B. Phalodi
C. Rajasthan
D. Ganganagar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Phalodi in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature in India at 51°C and is considered the hottest place in India.
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Question #392
The onset of the Southwest Monsoon in Kerala is typically on:
A. June 1
B. June 15
C. May 15
D. July 1
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Southwest Monsoon typically arrives in Kerala around June 1st, marking the official onset of the monsoon season.
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Question #393
The retreat of the Southwest Monsoon from India begins around:
A. October
B. November
C. August
D. September
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Southwest Monsoon begins to retreat from northwestern India around September 1st and withdraws completely by mid-October.
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Question #394
The term 'El Niño' literally means:
A. The little one
B. The Christ child
C. The cold child
D. The warm child
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
El Niño means 'the Christ child' in Spanish, named by Peruvian fishermen who noticed the warming around Christmas time.
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Question #395
The 'Walker Circulation' weakens during:
A. La Niña
B. Indian Ocean Dipole
C. El Niño
D. Normal conditions
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Walker Circulation weakens during El Niño as the trade winds weaken, allowing warm water to shift eastward across the Pacific.
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Question #396
Walker Circulation strengthens during:
A. La Niña
B. El Niño
C. Normal conditions
D. Indian Ocean Dipole
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Walker Circulation strengthens during La Niña as the trade winds intensify, pushing warm water further westward in the Pacific.
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Question #397
Which of the following is the primary reason for high rainfall in the Western Ghats?
A. Frontal systems
B. Cyclones
C. Orographic lifting
D. Convection
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats receive high rainfall due to orographic lifting, where moisture-laden monsoon winds rise over the mountains, cool, condense, and release heavy rainfall.
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Question #398
Which of the following is the primary reason for low rainfall in the Deccan Plateau?
A. High altitude
B. Cold currents
C. Distance from sea
D. Rain shadow effect
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, receiving low rainfall as the monsoon winds lose moisture on the windward side.
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Question #399
The Southwest Monsoon winds originate from the:
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Southwest Monsoon winds originate from the Indian Ocean (especially the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal), bringing moisture to the Indian subcontinent.
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Question #400
The Northeast Monsoon winds originate from:
A. Tibetan Plateau
B. Siberian High
C. Indian Ocean
D. Mediterranean Sea
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Northeast Monsoon winds originate from the Siberian High and blow over the Bay of Bengal, picking up moisture and bringing rainfall to southern India.
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