Rainfall Distribution
Rainfall Distribution
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quiz Questions
Q21
Which mountain system acts as an effective geographical guide to channel the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon deep into the Indo-Gangetic Plains?
The Aravalli Range
The Himalayas
The Satpura Range
The Western Ghats
Explanation
The Himalayan range blocks the northward movement of the Bay of Bengal monsoon branch, deflecting these moisture-laden winds westwards along the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Q22
Why does Western Rajasthan receive very low rainfall from the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon?
The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the monsoon wind direction
The area is dominated by intense sub-surface geothermal activity
The moisture freezes instantly over the Sambhar Lake
Cold maritime air masses create a permanent inversion layer
Explanation
The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the direction of the Arabian Sea monsoon winds, failing to provide an effective orographic barrier to force the winds to rise.
Q23
Under Koeppen's climatic classification of India, which letter code designates the Coromandel coast featuring a distinct summer dry season?
Aw
As
Cwg
Amw
Explanation
The 'As' letter code denotes a tropical climate with a dry summer season, uniquely applicable to the Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu which receives winter rainfall.
Q24
Which region of India receives minimal rainfall from the winter-dominant Western Disturbances?
Punjab Plains
Southern Peninsula
Western Uttar Pradesh
Kashmir Valley
Explanation
Western Disturbances affect northwestern and northern India (Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir) during winter, leaving Southern India completely unaffected.
Q25
Which mountain system acts as an effective geographical guide to channel the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon deep into the Indo-Gangetic Plains?
The Aravalli Range
The Himalayas
The Satpura Range
The Western Ghats
Explanation
The Himalayan range blocks the northward movement of the Bay of Bengal monsoon branch, deflecting these moisture-laden winds westwards along the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Q26
Why does Western Rajasthan receive very low rainfall from the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon?
The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the monsoon wind direction
The area is dominated by intense sub-surface geothermal activity
The moisture freezes instantly over the Sambhar Lake
Cold maritime air masses create a permanent inversion layer
Explanation
The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the direction of the Arabian Sea monsoon winds, failing to provide an effective orographic barrier to force the winds to rise.
Q27
Under Koeppen's climatic classification of India, which letter code designates the Coromandel coast featuring a distinct summer dry season?
Aw
As
Cwg
Amw
Explanation
The 'As' letter code denotes a tropical climate with a dry summer season, uniquely applicable to the Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu which receives winter rainfall.
Q28
Which region of India receives minimal rainfall from the winter-dominant Western Disturbances?
Punjab Plains
Southern Peninsula
Western Uttar Pradesh
Kashmir Valley
Explanation
Western Disturbances affect northwestern and northern India (Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir) during winter, leaving Southern India completely unaffected.
Q29
Which mountain system acts as an effective geographical guide to channel the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon deep into the Indo-Gangetic Plains?
The Aravalli Range
The Himalayas
The Satpura Range
The Western Ghats
Explanation
The Himalayan range blocks the northward movement of the Bay of Bengal monsoon branch, deflecting these moisture-laden winds westwards along the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Q30
Why does Western Rajasthan receive very low rainfall from the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon?
The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the monsoon wind direction
The area is dominated by intense sub-surface geothermal activity
The moisture freezes instantly over the Sambhar Lake
Cold maritime air masses create a permanent inversion layer
Explanation
The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the direction of the Arabian Sea monsoon winds, failing to provide an effective orographic barrier to force the winds to rise.