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The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about ________
A 80 cms
B 160 cms
C 200 cms
D 250 cms
The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of
A February and March
B July and August
C November and December
D None of the above
Cyclonic precipitation is caused by lifting of an air mass due to
A pressure difference
B temperature difference
C natural topographical barriers
D all of the above
The rainfall in January and February was 2.5 inches and 4.0 inches respectively. What was the % increase in rainfall in February?
A 35
B 45
C 60
D 40
Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall?
A It is a rain shadow area
B It is located parallel to wind direction
C It is away from the coast
D Rain bearing clouds are absent
Average annual rainfall at any station is the average of annual rainfall over a period of
A 14 years
B 21 years
C 28 years
D 35 years
Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall?
A Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad
B Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
C Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad
D Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad
A type of rainfall which occurs when wind rises up along a hill or mountain barrier is called ________
A Anti-cyclonic
B Convectional
C Cyclonic
D Orographic
In India, the highest rainfall occurs along:
A The West Coast, North-East and hills of Meghalaya
B Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas
C The Eastern ghat
D The Aravali
Which of the following types of rainfall occurs at places having continental type of climate?
A Convectional
B Cyclonic
C Relief
D Rainfall does not occur at these places

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