Monsoon & Climate MCQs for UPSC | ENSO, ITCZ, Rainfall Patterns

 

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UPSC Prelims Special – Indian Monsoon & Climate MCQs

High Probability Questions

1. The primary cause of Indian Monsoon is:

A) Ocean currents

B) Pressure difference between land and sea

C) Earth's rotation

D) Mountain formation

2. Southwest Monsoon arrives in India first at:

A) Mumbai

B) Kerala coast

C) Gujarat

D) Chennai

3. El Niño affects Indian Monsoon by:

A) Increasing rainfall

B) Reducing rainfall

C) No effect

D) Increasing temperature only

4. Western Ghats influence monsoon by:

A) Blocking rainfall

B) Causing orographic rainfall

C) Reducing humidity

D) Changing wind direction

5. Retreating monsoon is associated with:

A) Winter season

B) October–November rainfall

C) Summer heat

D) Snowfall

6. Jet streams influence:

A) Ocean currents

B) Monsoon onset

C) Soil formation

D) Vegetation

7. Which region receives rainfall from retreating monsoon?

A) Rajasthan

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Punjab

D) Gujarat

8. Monsoon burst refers to:

A) Sudden increase in rainfall

B) Decrease in rainfall

C) Wind change

D) Drought

9. Rain shadow region is found in:

A) Western Ghats windward side

B) Eastern side of Western Ghats

C) Coastal areas

D) Himalayas

10. Cyclones in India mainly occur in:

A) Summer

B) Monsoon season

C) Post-monsoon season

D) Winter

11. ITCZ stands for:

A) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone

B) International Trade Zone

C) Indian Temperature Zone

D) Inland Climate Zone

12. Monsoon withdrawal starts from:

A) Kerala

B) Rajasthan

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Assam

13. Loo winds are:

A) Cold winds

B) Hot dry winds

C) Moist winds

D) Mountain winds

14. Which factor affects monsoon variability?

A) ENSO

B) Ocean currents

C) Pressure systems

D) All of the above

15. Northeast Monsoon affects:

A) Kerala

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Punjab

D) Gujarat

Hot Topic Tip:
Monsoon + Climate = High probability area in UPSC Prelims every year.

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Indian Monsoon & Climate – Complete Series

Page 1: MCQs Practice
Page 2: Answers & Explanations
Page 3: Quick Revision
Page 4: PYQs & Analysis
Page 5: Full Mock Test