Which of the following is the primary reason for heavy snowfall in the Himalayas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Which of the following climate types is found in the central United States?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The central United States, including the Midwest and Northeast, has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb) characterized by warm to hot summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation.
The central United States, including the Midwest and Northeast, has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb) characterized by warm to hot summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation.
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During the Indian summer monsoon, winds blow from the:
Correct Answer: Option A
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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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Which of the following is the primary reason for the pre-monsoon thunderstorms in West Bengal and Assam?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Pre-monsoon thunderstorms, often called 'Nor'westers' or 'Kal Baisakhi', are caused by strong convection from intense surface heating, drawing in moist air from the Bay of Bengal.
Pre-monsoon thunderstorms, often called 'Nor'westers' or 'Kal Baisakhi', are caused by strong convection from intense surface heating, drawing in moist air from the Bay of Bengal.
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