MCQs – climatic zones (India)

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

1. : Which climatic zone dominates most of India, characterized by hot summers, moderate rainfall, and mild winters?
(A) Tropical
(B) Arid
(C) Temperate
(D) Alpine

2. : The Thar Desert in India falls under which climatic zone?
(A) Tropical
(B) Arid
(C) Temperate
(D) Mediterranean

3. : The northeastern states of India, such as Assam and Meghalaya, experience which type of climate?
(A) Tropical monsoon
(B) Tropical wet and dry
(C) Subtropical highland
(D) Mediterranean

4. : The high-altitude regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh fall under which climatic zone?
(A) Arid
(B) Alpine
(C) Mediterranean
(D) Tropical wet and dry

5. : The Western Ghats region in India is characterized by a __________ climate, with high rainfall throughout the year.
(A) Tropical
(B) Arid
(C) Mediterranean
(D) Tropical wet and dry