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 Geography MCQs – Ocean Currents, Monsoon & Climate Zones (Page 4)

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Practice these UPSC-style MCQs based on Ocean Currents, Monsoon, and Climate Zones.


1. Which of the following statements is correct regarding ocean currents?

A) Warm currents decrease coastal temperature
B) Cold currents are rich in nutrients
C) Warm currents support higher fish production
D) Ocean currents do not affect climate

Answer: B) Cold currents are rich in nutrients


2. Which of the following is a cold ocean current?

A) Gulf Stream
B) Kuroshio Current
C) Labrador Current
D) North Atlantic Drift

Answer: C) Labrador Current


3. The main cause of monsoon winds is:

A) Earth’s rotation
B) Ocean tides
C) Differential heating of land and sea
D) Volcanic activity

Answer: C) Differential heating of land and sea


4. ITCZ is best described as:

A) High pressure zone
B) Low pressure zone near equator
C) Ocean current
D) Wind system

Answer: B) Low pressure zone near equator


5. Which monsoon brings maximum rainfall to India?

A) North-East Monsoon
B) South-West Monsoon
C) Winter Monsoon
D) Local Winds

Answer: B) South-West Monsoon


6. Which climate zone experiences maximum temperature throughout the year?

A) Polar Zone
B) Temperate Zone
C) Tropical Zone
D) Mountain Region

Answer: C) Tropical Zone


7. Upwelling is associated with:

A) Warm currents
B) Cold currents
C) Deserts
D) Mountains

Answer: B) Cold currents


8. Which of the following factors affects climate?

A) Latitude
B) Altitude
C) Ocean currents
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above


9. Mixing of warm and cold currents results in:

A) Decrease in marine life
B) Increase in fish production
C) Desert formation
D) Temperature rise

Answer: B) Increase in fish production


10. Which of the following zones is located near the equator?

A) Polar Zone
B) Temperate Zone
C) Tropical Zone
D) Arctic Zone

Answer: C) Tropical Zone


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