Monsoon & Climate Mock Test for UPSC | ITCZ, ENSO & Rainfall Questions

 

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

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Indian Monsoon & Climate – Full Practice Test

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1. The shift of ITCZ towards India during summer causes:

A) Winter rainfall

B) Southwest monsoon

C) Cyclones

D) Snowfall

2. Which factor weakens Indian monsoon?

A) La Niña

B) El Niño

C) Jet streams

D) Western disturbances

3. Western Ghats rainfall is mainly due to:

A) Convectional rainfall

B) Cyclonic rainfall

C) Orographic rainfall

D) Frontal rainfall

4. Rain shadow region is located:

A) Windward side

B) Leeward side

C) Coastal area

D) Desert region

5. Tamil Nadu receives rainfall mainly from:

A) Southwest monsoon

B) Northeast monsoon

C) Winter winds

D) Cyclones only

6. Monsoon withdrawal begins from:

A) Kerala

B) Rajasthan

C) Assam

D) Tamil Nadu

7. Loo winds are:

A) Cold winds

B) Moist winds

C) Hot dry winds

D) Seasonal winds

8. Cyclones are frequent during:

A) Winter

B) Summer

C) Post-monsoon season

D) Spring

9. ENSO affects:

A) Soil formation

B) Rainfall variability

C) Vegetation only

D) River flow only

10. Jet streams are:

A) Ocean currents

B) High-speed winds in upper atmosphere

C) Surface winds

D) Cyclonic winds

Instruction:
Attempt all questions first, then verify with previous pages.

Exam Strategy:
• Focus on concepts (ITCZ, ENSO, pressure)
• Practice mixed questions regularly
• Revise frequently

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