What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific is higher than normal and in the western Pacific is lower than normal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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During which months does the Northeast Monsoon affect India?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Northeast Monsoon (also called Retreating Monsoon) occurs from October to December, bringing rainfall mainly to Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
The Northeast Monsoon (also called Retreating Monsoon) occurs from October to December, bringing rainfall mainly to Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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Pangong Tso is located in which Union Territory?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Pangong Tso is a high-altitude saltwater lake located in Ladakh, shared between India and China.
Pangong Tso is a high-altitude saltwater lake located in Ladakh, shared between India and China.
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Which of the following states receives the most rainfall during the southwest monsoon?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Kerala receives the highest rainfall during the southwest monsoon (June-September) because it is the first state to be hit by the monsoon winds, with the Western Ghats causing orographic rainfall.
Kerala receives the highest rainfall during the southwest monsoon (June-September) because it is the first state to be hit by the monsoon winds, with the Western Ghats causing orographic rainfall.
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