Indian Geography - Mock Test 14

Question 131

When south-west monsoon retreats in December, it is called

A) north-east monsoon B) east-west monsoon C) north-west monsoon D) south-east monsoon

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Question 132

Assertion (Z): The north west India remains exceptionally dry in April and May. Reason (R): Very few western depressions pass through the north-west India during April-May

A) Both Z and R are true and R is the correct explanation of Z B) Both Z and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of Z C) Z is true but R is false D) Z is false but R is true

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Question 133

South-west monsoon brings rain in India in the month of

A) January B) February C) June D) December

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Question 134

Which of the following clouds is a middle level cloud

A) Altocumulus B) Nimbostratus C) Cirrostrates D) Cirrus

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Question 135

The amount and intensity of monsoon rainfall is determined by the frequency of

A) Tropical depression B) Cyclones C) Dust-storms D) Western disturbances

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Question 136

Assertion (Z): Gujarat and the neighbouring parts of Rajasthan receive scantly rainfall.<br> Reason (R): The mountain ranges of Gujarat and Rajasthan do not confront the moisture-laden winds coming from the Arabian Sea

A) Both Z and R are true and R is the correct explanation of Z B) Both Z and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of Z C) Z is true but R is false D) Z is false but R is true

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Question 137

Assertion (Z): Shimla is cooler than Amritsar though both are on the same latitude. Reason (R): Temperature decreases at higher altitude

A) Both Z and R are true and R is the correct explanation of Z B) Both Z and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of Z C) Z is true but R is false D) Z is false but R is true

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Question 138

Assertion (Z): The central Asom valley lies in rain shadow area<br> Reason (R): The central Asom valley receives less rainfall (163.7 c.m. annual) in comparison to Cherapunji (1141.9 cm.)

A) Both Z and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of Z B) Both Z and R are true but R is not thecorrect explanation of Z C) A is true but R is false D) Z is false but R is true

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Question 139

Which of the following places in India ranks second among the coldest inhabited places in the world

A) Drass (Jammu and Kashmir) B) Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) C) Manali (Himachal Pradesh) D) Kullu (Himachal Pradesh)

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Question 140

Assertion (Z): Bengluru receives lesser rainfall than Mangalore even though both are located more or less on the same plain.<br> Reason (R): Bengluru is situated in the rain shadow area

A) Both Z and R are true and R is the correct explanation of Z B) Both Z and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of Z C) Z is true but R is false D) Z is false but R is true

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