Which force is responsible for the deflection of winds to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere?
  • Force of the warm ocean currents
  • Coriolis force
  • Gravitational force
  • Jet stream
In the northwestern states of India, the withdrawal of the monsoons generally begins from which month?
  • Early October
  • Late September
  • Mid August
  • Early September
Which of the following places receive the highest rainfall in the world?
  • Siachen
  • Cherrapunji
  • Mawsynram
  • Thiruvananthapuram
The Indian climate has characteristics of which type of climate?
  • Tropical
  • Sub-tropical
  • Tropical and sub-tropical
  • None of the above
Which part of India receives precipitation generally in the form of snowfall?
  • Himalayan region
  • North eastern parts
  • Western parts
  • Deccan region
Which of the following regions of India receives more than 400 cm of rainfall?
  • Deccan Plateau
  • North eastern India
  • Central India
  • Western Rajasthan
Which of the following is the main characteristic of the trade winds?
  • Dry and cold
  • Cold and humid
  • Hot and cool
  • Hot and humid
The climate of India is strongly influenced by which winds?
  • Loo
  • Trade winds
  • Monsoon winds
  • Easterly winds
What is the local name given to the winter rainfall that occurs over the northern plains during the cold season?
  • Kaal Baisakhi
  • Mahawat
  • Loo
  • Mango shower
Which of the following does not affect the climate of a place?
  • Distance from the sea
  • Ocean currents
  • Latitude
  • Vegetation cover
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