Which of the following best explains why Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the summer monsoon season? 1. It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. 2. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With respect to Arabian Sea Branch and Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon entering the Indian landmass, consider the following statements: 1. Arabian Sea Branch is much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal branch. 2. Arabian Sea Branch is divided into three distinct streams while Bay of Bengal branch is divided into two distinct streams. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

The frequency of the cyclones is lower in Arabian Sea when compared to Bay of Bengal. This is because 1. Arabian Sea surface temperature is higher compared to that of Bay of Bengal. 2. Bay of Bengal receives the remnants of the typhoons originated in Northwestern Pacific ocean. 3. Arabian Sea receives the remnants of cyclones from Bay of Bengal. Choose the correct code from the following

A

1, 2 only

B

1, 3 only

C

2, 3 only

D

All the above

Which of the following statements regarding Tamil Nadu Rainfall is correct? 1. Tamil Nadu due to its location on the right side of Western Ghats lies in the rain shadow area of south-west monsoon winds and as such, does not receive rainfall in summer. 2. North-east monsoon winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall in Tamil Nadu. Select the correct answer using the following codes.

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statements is/ are correct related to the inflow of south-west monsoon? 1. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches meet in the region of Punjab and near himalayas. 2. Breaks or periods of dry season are not the characteristics of southwest monsoon. Choose the correct answer using the code given below–

A

Both 1 and 2

B

Only 2

C

Only 1

D

Neither of these

The diagram shows the survey on a sample of 197 persons with reference to their preferences for three seasons that is winter, summer, and spring. 120 persons like spring season, 100 like Winter Season, and 90 like summer season. 50 persons like both spring and winter season only, 25 like both summer and winter season only, and 18 like both spring and summer season only. 10 persons like all three seasons. How many persons like only the winter season?

A

10

B

12

C

15

D

20

A group of 463 people were asked to vote for their favourite season among four seasons(rainy, summer, spring and winter) Rainy season got 130 votes. whereas summer season got 100 votes. winter season got 53 more votes than summer season. Spring season got 80 votes. Which season is liked by most people?

A

Spring

B

Summer

C

Rainy

D

Winter

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Low-Latitude Climate) List I (Characteristic) A. Wet Equatorial 1. Uniform temperatures, mean near 27°C B. Monsoon and trade wind coastal 2. Marked temperature cycle with very high temperature before the rainy season C. Wet-dry tropical 3. Temperatures show an annual cycle with a high temperature in the high-Sun season Strong temperature cycle. with intense temperature during the high-Sun season D. Dry tropical 4. Strong temperature cycle, with intense temperature during the high-Sun season

A

A - 2, B - 3, C- 4, D - 1

B

A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

C

A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

D

A -1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4

Which among the following is a reason that the Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the southwest monsoon season in India?

A

Rainshadow effect of the Arabian Sea Current

B

Bay of Bengal current that flows parallel to the coast

C

Thunderstorm effect of the Arabian Sea Current

D

Both 1 and 2

Which of the following is a feature of the Retreating Monsoon? 1. The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and a rise in temperature. 2. The weather in the retreating monsoon is dry in the eastern part of the Peninsula but it is associated with rain in north India. 3. During the retreating monsoon, there is no cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A

1 and 3 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

1 only

D

3 only

Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate?
I. Temperatures range from 32° C in the hot season to about 15° C in the cool season
II. Annual rainfall varies greatly
III. The climate is best developed in the southern continents
IV. It consists of three main seasons i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season

A

I and IV

B

II, III and IV

C

II and III

D

I, II and IV

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