What is the largest source of rainfall in India?
Correct answer: A
Most rainfall in India comes from monsoon winds. Exam tip: remember monsoon as the main basis of rainfall.
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Distribution of Rainfall
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In Class 9 Geography, under the chapter Climate, students study the distribution of rainfall across India. The topic explains how rainfall varies from region to region, identifies areas receiving very heavy, moderate, or low rainfall, and relates these patterns to factors such as relief features, monsoon winds, and distance from the sea.
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Easy · Level 53 · monsoon,rainfall,climate
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- Monsoon
- Loo
- Cold wave
- Dust storm
Easy · Level 53 · rainfall distribution,india,uneven
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- Completely equal
- Uneven
- Limited only to mountains
- High only in deserts
Easy · Level 53 · north east india,heavy rainfall,monsoon
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- North-Eastern India
- Western Rajasthan
- Ladakh
- Thar Desert
Easy · Level 53 · western rajasthan,low rainfall,thar
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- Meghalaya
- Malabar Coast
- Western Rajasthan
- Assam
Easy · Level 53 · western coast,moist winds,heavy rainfall
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- Moist sea winds
- Sandy soil
- Low population
- Dry winds
Easy · Level 53 · ganga plain,east to west,rainfall
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- South to north
- East to west
- North to south
- West to east
Easy · Level 53 · mawsynram,meghalaya,heavy rainfall,indian climate,monsoon,rainfall distribution
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- Very low rainfall
- Extremely heavy annual rainfall
- Hot and dry desert climate
- Extensive glaciers
Easy · Level 53 · cherrapunji,meghalaya,rainfall
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- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Meghalaya
- Haryana
Easy · Level 53 · heavy rainfall,flood,impact
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- Flood
- Drought
- Desert expansion
- Complete absence of water
Easy · Level 53 · windward slope,relief rainfall,climate
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- High
- Very low
- Always zero
- Dew only
Easy · Level 53 · deccan plateau,rain shadow,western ghats
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- They lie in rain shadow
- They are in the ocean
- They are in Meghalaya
- They are always snowy
Easy · Level 53 · tamil nadu,retreating monsoon,rainfall
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- Retreating monsoon
- Summer loo
- Thar winds
- Glacier melting
Easy · Level 53 · arabian sea branch,western coast,monsoon
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- Western coast
- Eastern Rajasthan
- Ladakh
- Bundelkhand
Easy · Level 53 · bay of bengal branch,north east,monsoon
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- North-Eastern India
- Kachchh
- Ladakh
- Western Rajasthan
Easy · Level 53 · monsoon season,india,rainfall
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- In the monsoon season
- Only in winter
- Only in spring
- Only at night
Easy · Level 53 · assam,moist winds,heavy rainfall
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- Moist monsoon winds
- Thar Desert
- Dry western winds
- Low height only
Easy · Level 53 · kerala,arabian sea branch,western coast
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- Arabian Sea branch
- Thar branch
- Ladakh branch
- Dry northern branch
Easy · Level 53 · ladakh,rain shadow,low rainfall
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- Rain shadow location
- Coastal location
- Dense rainforest
- Very high humidity
Easy · Level 53 · western rajasthan,low rainfall,dry region
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- Low rainfall region
- Extremely high rainfall region
- Permanent snowfall region
- Marshy rainfall region
Easy · Level 53 · rainfall map,legend,map skill
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- Legend
- Colour only without meaning
- State name only
- Page number only
How is the distribution of rainfall in India?
Correct answer: B
Different regions of India receive different amounts of rainfall. Exam tip: treat uneven distribution as a key fact.
View question detailsWhich part of India receives very heavy rainfall?
Correct answer: A
North-Eastern India gets heavy rain due to moist winds and hills. Exam tip: remember it as a high rainfall region.
View question detailsWhich region receives very low rainfall?
Correct answer: C
Western Rajasthan is dry so it receives very low rainfall. Exam tip: connect the Thar region with low rainfall.
View question detailsWhat is the main reason for heavy rainfall on the western coast?
Correct answer: A
Moist winds from the sea cause heavy rain on the western coast. Exam tip: understand the link between coast and moisture.
View question detailsIn which direction does rainfall decrease in the Ganga plain?
Correct answer: B
In the Ganga plain monsoon winds lose moisture while moving westward. Exam tip: remember rainfall decreases from east to west.
View question detailsWhat is Mawsynram famous for?
Correct answer: B
Mawsynram, located in Meghalaya, is famous for its extremely heavy annual rainfall. Its position in the Khasi Hills and moisture-laden monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal cause very high rainfall there. The desert-climate option is incorrect because Mawsynram is highly humid and rainy, not dry. Exam tip: associate Mawsynram with Meghalaya and heavy rainfall.
View question detailsIn which state is Cherrapunji located?
Correct answer: C
Cherrapunji is in Meghalaya and is known for heavy rainfall. Exam tip: remember the place with the state.
View question detailsWhich natural problem can occur due to heavy rainfall?
Correct answer: A
Very heavy rainfall can raise river levels and cause floods. Exam tip: remember the effects of high rainfall.
View question detailsHow is rainfall on a windward slope?
Correct answer: A
Moist winds rise on a windward slope so rainfall is high. Exam tip: connect windward slope with heavy rain.
View question detailsWhy is rainfall low in some parts of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: A
Some parts of the Deccan receive less rain due to the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. Exam tip: connect Deccan with rain shadow.
View question detailsTamil Nadu receives a large part of its rainfall from what?
Correct answer: A
Tamil Nadu receives rain from the retreating monsoon and north-east monsoon winds. Exam tip: remember Tamil Nadu rainfall separately.
View question detailsThe Arabian Sea branch causes heavy rainfall on which coast?
Correct answer: A
The Arabian Sea branch brings heavy rain to the western coast. Exam tip: also connect it with the Western Ghats.
View question detailsWhich region is most affected by the Bay of Bengal branch?
Correct answer: A
The Bay of Bengal branch causes heavy rain in North-Eastern India. Exam tip: remember the direction of this branch.
View question detailsWhen does most rainfall occur in India?
Correct answer: A
A large part of India's rainfall occurs in the monsoon season. Exam tip: treat monsoon season as the main rainy season.
View question detailsWhat is the reason for heavy rainfall in Assam?
Correct answer: A
Moist winds from the Bay of Bengal bring rainfall to Assam. Exam tip: remember Assam as a high rainfall region.
View question detailsHeavy rainfall in Kerala is linked with which monsoon branch?
Correct answer: A
Kerala lies on the western coast and receives heavy rain from the Arabian Sea branch. Exam tip: remember Kerala with the western coast.
View question detailsWhat is a main reason for low rainfall in Ladakh?
Correct answer: A
Ladakh lies in the rain shadow of the Himalayas so rainfall is low. Exam tip: remember Ladakh as a dry region.
View question detailsWhat type of rainfall region can western Rajasthan be called?
Correct answer: A
Western Rajasthan receives low rainfall and has dry conditions. Exam tip: write it as a low rainfall region.
View question detailsWhat is important to check while reading a rainfall distribution map?
Correct answer: A
The legend tells the correct meaning of colours and rainfall amounts. Exam tip: always check the legend in map questions.
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