UPSC Prelims MCQs – Advanced Level (Page 2)
Ocean Currents • Monsoon • Climate Zones
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1. Consider the following statements:
1. Cold currents are generally associated with coastal deserts.
2. Warm currents reduce atmospheric moisture.
3. Ocean currents influence global heat distribution.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A) 1 and 3 only
2. Which of the following conditions favor high marine productivity?
1. Upwelling zones
2. Mixing of warm and cold currents
3. High nutrient availability
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only
Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following pairs:
Benguela Current – Cold
Agulhas Current – Warm
Peru Current – Cold
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only
Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3
4. Which of the following statements about monsoon is correct?
A) It is caused only by ocean currents
B) It is influenced by pressure differences and wind systems
C) It occurs only in tropical regions
D) It is independent of ITCZ
Answer: B) It is influenced by pressure differences and wind systems
5. Consider the following statements about El Niño and La Niña:
1. El Niño leads to warming of Pacific waters.
2. La Niña generally strengthens Indian monsoon.
3. El Niño increases upwelling.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
6. Which of the following factors influence climate zones?
1. Latitude
2. Ocean currents
3. Altitude
4. Winds
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. Which of the following correctly explains desert formation along western coasts?
A) Warm currents increase rainfall
B) Cold currents reduce evaporation and precipitation
C) High pressure zones increase rainfall
D) Equatorial winds cause dryness
Answer: B) Cold currents reduce evaporation and precipitation
8. Consider the following statements:
1. ITCZ is a zone of low pressure.
2. It shifts north and south with seasons.
3. It has no influence on monsoon.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
9. Which of the following currents is associated with rich fishing grounds?
A) Kuroshio Current
B) Gulf Stream
C) Humboldt Current
D) Agulhas Current
Answer: C) Humboldt Current
10. Consider the following statements:
1. Tropical regions experience high solar radiation.
2. Polar regions have low temperature throughout the year.
3. Temperate regions have moderate seasonal variation.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1 only
Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3
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