1 Indian Climate and Monsoon Quiz Only 1 in 5 people understands India’s monsoon patterns. Are you one of them? Hint..💡 Eastern coast of India. 1 / 15 1) Cyclonic rainfall during retreating monsoon mainly affects which coast? A. Coromandel Coast B. Malabar Coast C. Konkan Coast D. Gujarat Coast Wrong: During the retreating monsoon, cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal bring rainfall to the Coromandel Coast. Right: During the retreating monsoon, cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal bring rainfall to the Coromandel Coast. Hint..💡 A major Kharif crop. 2 / 15 2) Which crop is highly dependent on monsoon rainfall in India? A. Mustard B. Rice C. Barley D. Wheat Wrong: Rice is a major Kharif crop in India and depends heavily on timely and adequate monsoon rainfall. Right: Rice is a major Kharif crop in India and depends heavily on timely and adequate monsoon rainfall. Hint..💡 It relates to differential heating. 3 / 15 3) The seasonal reversal of winds in India is primarily due to: A. Differential Heating of Land and Sea B. Earth’s Rotation C. Polar Winds D. Ocean Currents Wrong: Monsoon winds reverse seasonally due to differential heating between land and sea, creating pressure differences. Right: Monsoon winds reverse seasonally due to differential heating between land and sea, creating pressure differences. Hint..💡 Located in Meghalaya. 4 / 15 4) Which city is known as the wettest place in India? A. Cherrapunji B. Shillong C. Gangtok D. Mawsynram Wrong: Mawsynram in Meghalaya holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in India. Right: Mawsynram in Meghalaya holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in India. Hint..💡 It alters ocean temperatures. 5 / 15 5) The phenomenon of El Niño mainly affects India’s monsoon by: A. Strengthening Trade Winds B. Increasing Snowfall C. Reducing Monsoon Rainfall D. Causing Cyclones Wrong: El Niño leads to warming of Pacific Ocean waters, often weakening the Indian monsoon and reducing rainfall. Right: El Niño leads to warming of Pacific Ocean waters, often weakening the Indian monsoon and reducing rainfall. Hint..💡 Located in Rajasthan. 6 / 15 6) Which region of India experiences the least rainfall? A. Western Ghats B. Thar Desert C. Assam Valley D. Ganga Plains Wrong: The Thar Desert in Rajasthan receives very low rainfall due to its distance from moisture-bearing winds and lack of mountain barriers. Right: The Thar Desert in Rajasthan receives very low rainfall due to its distance from moisture-bearing winds and lack of mountain barriers. Hint..💡 Located along India’s western coast. 7 / 15 7) The Arabian Sea branch of monsoon first strikes which mountain range? A. Aravalli Range B. Western Ghats C. Eastern Ghats D. Himalayas Wrong: The Arabian Sea branch first hits the Western Ghats, causing heavy rainfall along the western coastal region. Right: The Arabian Sea branch first hits the Western Ghats, causing heavy rainfall along the western coastal region. Hint..💡 It forms over northwestern India. 8 / 15 8) Which pressure system is mainly responsible for the onset of monsoon in India? A. Polar Jet Stream B. Trade Winds C. High Pressure over Indian Ocean D. Low Pressure Area over Northern Plains Wrong: A strong low-pressure area over northern plains during summer draws moist winds from the Indian Ocean, leading to monsoon onset. Right: A strong low-pressure area over northern plains during summer draws moist winds from the Indian Ocean, leading to monsoon onset. Hint..💡 Think North India. 9 / 15 9) Western Disturbances bring winter rainfall to which region of India? A. Central India B. Eastern India C. Northwestern India D. Southern India Wrong: Western Disturbances bring winter rainfall to northwestern parts of India including Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Right: Western Disturbances bring winter rainfall to northwestern parts of India including Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Hint..💡 Located in southern India. 10 / 15 10) Which state receives rainfall mainly from the Northeast Monsoon? A. Kerala B. Gujarat C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra Wrong: Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon between October and December. Right: Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon between October and December. Hint..💡 It occurs after September. 11 / 15 11) The retreating monsoon in India is also known as: A. Pre-Monsoon B. Northeast Monsoon C. Summer Monsoon D. Southwest Monsoon Wrong: The retreating monsoon is called the Northeast Monsoon, occurring mainly from October to December. Right: The retreating monsoon is called the Northeast Monsoon, occurring mainly from October to December. Hint..💡 It is related to mountain barriers. 12 / 15 12) Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives heavy rainfall mainly due to which factor? A. Orographic Rainfall B. Cyclonic Rainfall C. Frontal Rainfall D. Convectional Rainfall Wrong: Mawsynram receives extremely high rainfall due to orographic rainfall caused by moist monsoon winds hitting the Khasi Hills. Right: Mawsynram receives extremely high rainfall due to orographic rainfall caused by moist monsoon winds hitting the Khasi Hills. Hint..💡 It moves through the Bay of Bengal. 13 / 15 13) Which branch of the Southwest Monsoon brings rainfall to North-East India? A. Arabian Sea Branch B. Bay of Bengal Branch C. Western Disturbance D. Retreating Monsoon Wrong: The Bay of Bengal Branch of the Southwest Monsoon moves northeast and causes heavy rainfall in states like Assam and Meghalaya. Right: The Bay of Bengal Branch of the Southwest Monsoon moves northeast and causes heavy rainfall in states like Assam and Meghalaya. Hint..💡 It marks the official onset of monsoon in India. 14 / 15 14) The Southwest Monsoon generally begins in which month in Kerala? A. May B. June C. August D. July Wrong: The Southwest Monsoon usually arrives in Kerala in early June, marking the beginning of the rainy season across India. Right: The Southwest Monsoon usually arrives in Kerala in early June, marking the beginning of the rainy season across India. Hint..💡 It involves seasonal reversal of winds. 15 / 15 15) Which type of climate does most of India experience? A. Tropical Monsoon Climate B. Tundra Climate C. Equatorial Climate D. Mediterranean Climate Wrong: India primarily experiences a Tropical Monsoon Climate characterized by seasonal reversal of winds and distinct wet and dry seasons. Right: India primarily experiences a Tropical Monsoon Climate characterized by seasonal reversal of winds and distinct wet and dry seasons. Your score isThe average score is 7%Share your score with your friend! LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Restart quiz Trending Now Nicknames of Indian Cities Quiz – Major Cities | India GK Indian Rivers Ultimate Challenge India Map Quiz – Identify Indian States on the Political Map Indian States and Capitals Mega Test India Geography Master Quiz The Taj Mahal Quiz World Continents Quiz – Test Your Geography Knowledge History Quiz – Test Your Knowledge of World History Events Basic General Knowledge Quiz for Beginners Countries & Capitals Quiz Employee Turnover Quiz | Workplace Trends & Facts Play Amazing Baby Facts Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know? General Knowledge Quiz – Test Your Brain Which Avatar Bender Are You? Take the Element Quiz Pay Weather Facts Quiz Cognitive Overload Quiz – Check If Your Brain Overloaded?