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MCQs with answers for the Civil Services Examination on “India’s Climate Zones: Variability and Impacts.”
- Which of the following is NOT a major climate zone in India?
A) Tropical Wet
B) Arid
C) Temperate
D) Alpine
Answer: C) Temperate - The Indian monsoon is primarily influenced by which of the following?
A) Ocean currents
B) Latitude
C) Mountain ranges
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which region of India experiences a tropical wet climate?
A) Thar Desert
B) Western Ghats
C) Himalayan region
D) Indo-Gangetic plains
Answer: B) Western Ghats - What is the main characteristic of the climate in the Thar Desert?
A) Heavy rainfall
B) Extreme temperature variation
C) Constant humidity
D) Tropical conditions
Answer: B) Extreme temperature variation - The northwestern part of India experiences which type of climate?
A) Tropical Wet
B) Semi-arid
C) Maritime
D) Mediterranean
Answer: B) Semi-arid - Which of the following statements is true about the Himalayan climate?
A) It has uniform temperatures throughout the year.
B) It experiences heavy snowfall in winter.
C) It has a tropical wet climate.
D) It is characterized by high humidity.
Answer: B) It experiences heavy snowfall in winter. - The eastern coastal regions of India are characterized by which climate type?
A) Tropical Wet
B) Tropical Wet and Dry
C) Arid
D) Alpine
Answer: A) Tropical Wet - Which of the following factors significantly influences the distribution of climate zones in India?
A) Soil type
B) Ocean currents
C) Altitude
D) All of the above
Answer: C) Altitude - The climate in the Indo-Gangetic plains can best be described as:
A) Tropical
B) Continental
C) Oceanic
D) Subarctic
Answer: B) Continental - Which of the following is a major impact of climate variability in India?
A) Increased crop yield
B) Frequent flooding and droughts
C) Stable water resources
D) Consistent temperature
Answer: B) Frequent flooding and droughts - Which region in India is known for its heavy monsoon rainfall?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Meghalaya
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Meghalaya - What climatic condition is most prevalent in the northeastern states of India?
A) Tropical wet
B) Arid
C) Cold desert
D) Mediterranean
Answer: A) Tropical wet - Which phenomenon causes a significant change in weather patterns in India?
A) El Niño
B) Urbanization
C) Deforestation
D) All of the above
Answer: A) El Niño - What is the primary reason for the variability in climate zones across India?
A) Human activities
B) Monsoons
C) Geographic diversity
D) Latitude
Answer: C) Geographic diversity - Which of the following areas experiences a Mediterranean climate in India?
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Kutch
D) Nilgiri Hills
Answer: C) Kutch - Which climate zone is characterized by very high temperatures and very low rainfall?
A) Humid subtropical
B) Tropical wet
C) Arid
D) Tropical wet and dry
Answer: C) Arid - Which climate zone is primarily influenced by the southwest monsoon?
A) Tropical wet
B) Cold desert
C) Humid subtropical
D) Mediterranean
Answer: A) Tropical wet - Which of the following is a significant impact of climate change on Indian agriculture?
A) Increased water availability
B) Increased agricultural productivity
C) Change in cropping patterns
D) Stabilization of crop prices
Answer: C) Change in cropping patterns - The cold desert climate in India is mainly found in which of the following regions?
A) Rajasthan
B) Ladakh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: B) Ladakh - The major rivers of India are primarily fed by:
A) Glacial melt
B) Rainfall
C) Groundwater
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The coastal regions of India typically experience which type of climate?
A) Tropical wet and dry
B) Humid subtropical
C) Tropical maritime
D) Arid
Answer: C) Tropical maritime - What is the major cause of floods in the eastern and northern states of India?
A) Heavy rainfall during the monsoon
B) Melting glaciers
C) Deforestation
D) Urbanization
Answer: A) Heavy rainfall during the monsoon - Which Indian state is known for having a tropical rainforest climate?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Kerala
D) Haryana
Answer: C) Kerala - What type of climate is experienced in the Western Ghats?
A) Tropical wet
B) Desert
C) Cold desert
D) Arid
Answer: A) Tropical wet - The influence of the Himalayas on the Indian climate primarily involves:
A) Blocking cold winds from the north
B) Preventing monsoon winds from entering India
C) Increasing rainfall in the southern regions
D) Decreasing the overall temperature in India
Answer: A) Blocking cold winds from the north - Which climatic zone in India is most susceptible to the effects of climate change?
A) Humid subtropical
B) Tropical wet
C) Arid
D) Cold desert
Answer: C) Arid - The temperature range in the Indian desert region is primarily due to:
A) High humidity
B) Lack of vegetation
C) Low rainfall
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - What is the impact of deforestation on the climate zones in India?
A) Increased rainfall
B) Increased biodiversity
C) Altered weather patterns
D) Improved soil fertility
Answer: C) Altered weather patterns - The Western Disturbances primarily affect which region of India?
A) Southern India
B) Western India
C) Northern India
D) Eastern India
Answer: C) Northern India - The retreat of glaciers in the Himalayas is a result of:
A) Increased precipitation
B) Climate change
C) Urbanization
D) Agricultural expansion
Answer: B) Climate change
These questions aim to test a comprehensive understanding of India’s climate zones, their variability, and their impacts on various aspects of life and the environment.
