Which region may receive more than four hundred centimetres of rainfall?
Correct answer: A
Some parts of Meghalaya receive very heavy rainfall. Exam tip: remember it among the highest rainfall areas.
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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 · meghalaya,above 400 cm,heavy rainfall
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- Some parts of Meghalaya
- Western Rajasthan
- Ladakh
- Thar Desert
Easy · Level 53 · less than 60 cm,dry region,low rainfall
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- Dry
- Very humid
- Always snowy
- Dense rainforest areas
Easy · Level 53 · coromandel coast,retreating monsoon,eastern coast
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- During retreating monsoon
- Only in May
- Only from snowfall in January
- Equally throughout the year
Easy · Level 53 · mountains,relief,rainfall distribution
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- They block winds and create rainfall differences
- They make rainfall equal everywhere
- They end the monsoon
- They only increase temperature
Easy · Level 53 · coastal areas,moisture,rainfall
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- They get moisture from the sea
- Clouds never form there
- Winds do not blow there
- Only deserts exist there
Easy · Level 53 · interior areas,distance from sea,low rainfall
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- Less sea moisture reaches there
- They are always under the sea
- They are only islands
- Monsoon doubles there
Easy · Level 53 · north east,greenery,heavy rainfall
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- North-Eastern India
- Thar Desert
- Ladakh
- Dry Kachchh
Easy · Level 53 · jaisalmer,western rajasthan,low rainfall
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- Jaisalmer
- Mawsynram
- Cherrapunji
- Malabar Coast
Easy · Level 53 · mawsynram,high rainfall,example
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- Mawsynram
- Jaisalmer
- Leh
- Bikaner
Easy · Level 53 · western disturbances,winter rainfall,north west india
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- Western disturbances
- Southern cyclones only
- Loo
- Sandstorms only
Easy · Level 53 · punjab,haryana,winter rainfall
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- Helpful for rabi crops
- To form seas
- To expand deserts
- To stop rivers
Easy · Level 53 · himalayas,monsoon,rainfall distribution
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- Influencing winds and rainfall direction
- Completely stopping the monsoon
- Turning India into a desert
- Drying the sea
Easy · Level 53 · seasonal rainfall,monsoon,india
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- India's monsoon region
- Polar ice region
- Sea floor only
- Moon surface
Easy · Level 53 · heavy rainfall,drainage,waterlogging
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- Drainage arrangement
- Completely stopping water
- Removing forests immediately
- Closing rivers
Easy · Level 53 · low rainfall,water conservation,dry areas
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- Water conservation
- Wastage of water
- Cutting trees
- Filling and closing ponds
Easy · Level 53 · western ghats,windward side,heavy rainfall
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- Western windward side
- Eastern rain shadow side
- Interior dry side
- Desert side
Easy · Level 53 · monsoon,agriculture,rainfall
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- Agriculture
- Space travel
- Mineral colouring
- Language writing
Easy · Level 53 · rainfall shortage,crops,agriculture
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- Crop production may decrease
- Every crop doubles
- A sea forms in fields
- Icy rock forms
Easy · Level 53 · kerala,meghalaya,high rainfall
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- Kerala and Meghalaya
- Ladakh and Jaisalmer
- Thar and Kachchh
- Bikaner and Leh
Easy · Level 53 · ladakh,western rajasthan,low rainfall
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- Ladakh and Western Rajasthan
- Assam and Meghalaya
- Malabar and Konkan
- Kerala and Cherrapunji
How are areas receiving less than sixty centimetres of rainfall generally?
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Areas receiving less than sixty centimetres of rain are generally dry. Exam tip: connect low rainfall with dryness.
View question detailsWhen does the Coromandel Coast receive more rainfall?
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The Coromandel Coast receives good rainfall during the retreating monsoon. Exam tip: treat it as a feature of the eastern coast.
View question detailsWhat effect do mountains have on rainfall distribution in India?
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Mountains affect the direction and uplift of moist winds which changes rainfall. Exam tip: remember the mountain effect.
View question detailsWhy can coastal areas receive relatively more rainfall?
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Nearness to the sea can increase moisture in winds. Exam tip: study the link between distance from sea and rainfall.
View question detailsWhy can rainfall be lower in some interior areas?
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In many places far from the sea less moisture reaches. Exam tip: remember the link between distance and moisture.
View question detailsWhich region may have more greenery due to heavy rainfall?
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Heavy rain in North-Eastern India supplies water to vegetation. Exam tip: understand the relation between rainfall and natural vegetation.
View question detailsWhich place is more likely to receive low rainfall?
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Jaisalmer is located in the dry region of western Rajasthan. Exam tip: connect Jaisalmer with low rainfall.
View question detailsWhich place is more likely to receive high rainfall?
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Mawsynram is famous for extremely heavy rainfall. Exam tip: remember it as an example of rainfall distribution.
View question detailsSome winter rainfall in north-west India is linked with what?
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North-west India can receive winter rain from western disturbances. Exam tip: remember its link with rabi crops.
View question detailsWhat is the importance of winter rainfall in Punjab and Haryana?
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Light winter rain can be useful for rabi crops. Exam tip: remember winter rainfall of north-west India.
View question detailsWhat is the role of the Himalayas in India's rainfall distribution?
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The Himalayas influence the direction and effect of monsoon winds. Exam tip: connect the Himalayas with climate control.
View question detailsWhere is the seasonal nature of rainfall very clear?
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In India rainfall is mainly concentrated in the monsoon months. Exam tip: connect seasonal rainfall with monsoon.
View question detailsWhich work becomes important in heavy rainfall areas?
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Drainage is important in heavy rainfall areas to avoid waterlogging and floods. Exam tip: connect rainfall with management.
View question detailsWhich measure can be useful in low rainfall areas?
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Water conservation is very important in low rainfall areas. Exam tip: write low rainfall and conservation together.
View question detailsWhich side of the Western Ghats receives more rainfall?
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The western windward side receives more rain from moist sea winds. Exam tip: distinguish the slopes of the Western Ghats.
View question detailsWhich sector is strongly affected by dependence on monsoon rainfall in India?
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Indian agriculture is greatly affected by monsoon rainfall. Exam tip: understand the link between monsoon and farming.
View question detailsWhat effect can lack of rainfall have on crops?
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Low rainfall can reduce irrigation water and soil moisture. Exam tip: write the relation between rainfall and crop production.
View question detailsWhich pair shows high rainfall areas?
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Kerala and Meghalaya are both linked with high rainfall areas. Exam tip: remember pairs of high rainfall areas.
View question detailsWhich pair shows low rainfall areas?
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Ladakh and Western Rajasthan are examples of low rainfall areas. Exam tip: identify them separately.
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