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1. The Indian monsoon is characterised by:
A) Strong, steady winds blowing from east to west
B) Periodic reversal of winds between land and sea
C) Consistent rainfall throughout the year
D) Low humidity levels **
2. The onset of the southwest monsoon in India is usually around:
A) December
B) May-June
C) September
D) October **
3. The Indian monsoon brings the majority of its rainfall during which months?
A) January to April
B) May to August **
C) September to December
D) November to February
4. The "burst" of monsoon refers to:
A) A sudden increase in temperature during monsoon season
B) A rapid decrease in humidity levels
C) A sudden onset of heavy rainfall after a dry spell **
D) A shift in wind direction from east to west
5. Which of the following states in India receives the highest average annual rainfall due to the monsoon?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Meghalaya **
6. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) influences the Indian monsoon by affecting:
A) Ocean currents in the Arabian Sea
B) Wind patterns over the Indian Ocean
C) Sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean **
D) Land temperatures in northern India
7. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon affects the Indian monsoon by:
A) Weakening the monsoon winds and reducing rainfall **
B) Intensifying the monsoon winds and increasing rainfall
C) Stabilizing atmospheric pressure and maintaining normal rainfall
D) Shifting the monsoon onset to an earlier date
8. Which region of India experiences a "break" in the monsoon during its peak season?
A) Coastal regions
B) Northern plains
C) Western Ghats
D) Central India **
9. The Indian monsoon retreats from the northern parts of India by which month?
A) September
B) October
C) November
D) December **
10. The southwest monsoon wind flows from which direction towards India?
A) North
B) South
C) East
D) West **
11. Which of the following factors does not influence the Indian monsoon?
A) Topography of the Indian subcontinent
B) Temperature gradients between land and sea
C) Ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean
D) Pressure systems over Asia **
12. The term "monsoon" is derived from the Arabic word "mausim," which means:
A) Dry wind
B) Strong storm
C) Season **
D) Heavy rainfall
13. The Indian monsoon is influenced by which global wind system?
A) Polar easterlies
B) Westerlies
C) Trade winds **
D) Prevailing westerlies
14. The Western Ghats act as a barrier to the southwest monsoon winds, leading to:
A) Heavy rainfall in the eastern plains
B) Strong winds along the coast
C) Orographic rainfall on the windward side **
D) Desertification in the rain shadow region
15. The Indian monsoon is a result of the differential heating between:
A) The Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
B) The Indian subcontinent and the Indian Ocean
C) The Himalayas and the Western Ghats
D) The equator and the Tropic of Cancer **
16. Which region of India experiences a "monsoon trough" during the peak monsoon season?
A) Northern plains
B) Western coast
C) Eastern Himalayas
D) Central India **
17. The Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon brings heavy rainfall to which region of India?
A) Northern India
B) Western India
C) Eastern India **
D) Southern India
18. The Indian monsoon plays a crucial role in the agriculture sector by providing:
A) Irrigation for crops
B) Soil erosion control
C) Protection from cyclones
D) Sufficient rainfall for crop cultivation **
19. The monsoon season in India is characterized by:
A) Low atmospheric pressure over land and high pressure over the ocean
B) High atmospheric pressure over land and low pressure over the ocean **
C) Equal pressure distribution over land and ocean
D) Stable atmospheric pressure throughout the region
20. During El Niño years, the Indian monsoon experiences:
A) Above-average rainfall
B) Below-average rainfall **
C) Normal rainfall patterns
D) Erratic rainfall distribution
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