MCQs – climatic zones (India)

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 2, 2024

MCQs – climatic zones (India)

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

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

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
Answer: A) Tropical monsoon

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
Answer: B) Alpine

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
Answer: A) Tropical