MCQs – Monsoon patterns (India)
The onset of the southwest monsoon in India is usually observed in which month?
A) May
B) June
C) July
D) August
Answer: B) June
The southwest monsoon winds in India are characterized by their:
A) Dry and cool nature
B) Warm and moist nature
C) Hot and dusty nature
D) Strong and gusty nature
Answer: B) Warm and moist nature
The northeast monsoon in India brings rainfall mainly to which region?
A) Northern India
B) Western India
C) Eastern India
D) Southern India
Answer: D) Southern India
The “break” in the monsoon refers to:
A) A sudden increase in rainfall intensity
B) A temporary pause or interruption in rainfall activity
C) The onset of the monsoon season
D) The retreat of monsoon winds from the Indian subcontinent
Answer: B) A temporary pause or interruption in rainfall activity
Which of the following phenomena is associated with the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and influences the Indian monsoon?
A) El Niño
B) La Niña
C) Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
D) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
Answer: D) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)