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Question (31)

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A district receives 1200 mm of annual rainfall, of which 900 mm comes from monsoon rains. What fraction of annual rainfall comes from the monsoon?

(A) 1/4
(B) 1/2
(C) 3/4
(D) 4/5

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

900/1200 = 3/4.

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Question (32)

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If rainfall in a coastal town increases from 1000 mm to 1250 mm during a stronger monsoon year, by how many millimetres has rainfall increased?

(A) 150 mm
(B) 200 mm
(C) 250 mm
(D) 300 mm

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

1250 − 1000 = 250 mm.

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Question (33)

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Which area is most likely to receive less monsoon rainfall?

(A) Windward side of Western Ghats
(B) Moist coastal region
(C) Rain-shadow area behind mountains
(D) Southern coastal belt

Correct Answer: C

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Question (34)

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If a region records 4 months of monsoon rainfall out of 12 months in a year, what fraction of the year is the monsoon season?

(A) 1/4
(B) 1/3
(C) 1/2
(D) 2/3

Correct Answer: B

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4/12 = 1/3.

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Question (35)

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The monsoon cycle is an example of interaction between

(A) land and ocean temperatures
(B) volcanic eruptions and rainfall
(C) rivers and glaciers
(D) forests and wildlife

Correct Answer: A

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Question (36)

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If ocean winds bring 600 mm rainfall and local storms bring 150 mm rainfall, what is the total rainfall received?

(A) 650 mm
(B) 700 mm
(C) 750 mm
(D) 800 mm

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

600 + 150 = 750 mm.

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Question (37)

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Which factor directly causes moisture-laden winds to move inland during summer?

(A) High pressure over land
(B) Low pressure over land
(C) Snowfall in mountains
(D) Urban heat islands

Correct Answer: B

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Question (38)

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A place receives rainfall mainly due to seasonal reversal of winds. This rainfall is called

(A) convectional rainfall
(B) cyclonic rainfall
(C) monsoon rainfall
(D) winter snowfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question (39)

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If the southwest monsoon begins on 1 June and reaches a region on 15 June, how many days did it take to reach that region?

(A) 10 days
(B) 12 days
(C) 15 days
(D) 20 days

Correct Answer: C

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Question (40)

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Which statement best summarizes the importance of monsoons in India?

(A) They influence agriculture, water resources and daily life.
(B) They affect only coastal regions.
(C) They occur only in winter.
(D) They have no effect on climate.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Monsoons are crucial for farming, water supply and climate across India.

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Question (31)

A district receives 1200 mm of annual rainfall, of which 900 mm comes from monsoon rains. What fraction of annual rainfall comes from the monsoon?

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Question (32)

If rainfall in a coastal town increases from 1000 mm to 1250 mm during a stronger monsoon year, by how many millimetres has rainfall increased?

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Question (33)

Which area is most likely to receive less monsoon rainfall?

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Question (34)

If a region records 4 months of monsoon rainfall out of 12 months in a year, what fraction of the year is the monsoon season?

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Question (35)

The monsoon cycle is an example of interaction between

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Question (36)

If ocean winds bring 600 mm rainfall and local storms bring 150 mm rainfall, what is the total rainfall received?

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Question (37)

Which factor directly causes moisture-laden winds to move inland during summer?

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Question (38)

A place receives rainfall mainly due to seasonal reversal of winds. This rainfall is called

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Question (39)

If the southwest monsoon begins on 1 June and reaches a region on 15 June, how many days did it take to reach that region?

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Question (40)

Which statement best summarizes the importance of monsoons in India?

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