What is the retreat of monsoon called?
Correct answer: A
When monsoon winds withdraw it is called retreating monsoon. In exams connect retreating monsoon with October November.
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Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,retreatingmonsoon
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- Retreating monsoon
- Permanent monsoon
- Polar monsoon
- Desert monsoon
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,retreatingmonsoon
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- Summer season
- Post rainy autumn period
- Only beginning of winter
- Spring season
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,rainfall
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- For very low rainfall
- For desert heat
- For polar cold
- For very high rainfall
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,rajasthan
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- It is far from sea and dry area
- It is surrounded by sea everywhere
- It is near the pole
- It is always snow covered
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,agriculture
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- It separates crops from water
- It affects irrigation and rainfed farming
- It turns fields into stones
- It stops agriculture
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,kharif
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- Winter snowfall
- Permanent dry wind
- Monsoon rainfall
- Polar rainfall
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,breakmonsoon
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- Cold wave
- Heat wave
- Fog
- Break in monsoon
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,variability
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- Sometimes drought and sometimes flood
- All rainfall equal
- Permanent snowfall
- End of sea
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,indian monsoon,moisture,evaporation,monsoon rainfall
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- Desert
- Sea
- Rock
- Snow peak
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,direction
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- From northeast
- From east
- From southwest
- From north
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,northeastmonsoon
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- May and June
- January and February
- July and August
- October and November
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,tamilnadu
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- Northeast monsoon
- Southwest monsoon only
- Polar monsoon
- Dry monsoon
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,himalaya
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- Andes
- Himalaya
- Rockies
- Atlas
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,rainyseason
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- Complete dryness occurs
- Permanent snowfall occurs
- Rainfall begins
- Day and night stop
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,agriculture
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- Because it decides sea depth
- Because it removes mountains
- Because it changes language
- Because sowing and crop growth are linked with it
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,indian monsoon,monsoon rainfall,floods,natural hazards
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- Flood
- Drought
- Glacier formation
- Freezing of sea
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,drought
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- Flood everywhere
- Drought
- Sea tide
- Polar ice
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,rainyseason
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- Northeast winter wind
- Local wind
- Southwest monsoon
- Polar wind
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,indian monsoon,seasonal winds,wind reversal
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- Because it measures the length of rivers
- Because it determines the age of soil
- Because it counts the number of mountains
- Because it is a system of seasonal reversal of winds that may also bring rainfall
Easy · Level 51 · geography,climate,variation
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- Varying
- Always exactly same
- Always zero
- Always snowfall
Retreating monsoon is generally related to which season?
Correct answer: B
Retreating monsoon is linked with withdrawal of winds after the rainy season. In exams treat it as the withdrawal phase.
View question detailsWhy are Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya famous?
Correct answer: D
These places are known for very high rainfall. In exams remember them as examples of heavy rainfall.
View question detailsWhy is rainfall low in western Rajasthan?
Correct answer: A
Less marine moisture reaches western Rajasthan. In exams connect Rajasthan with low rainfall region.
View question detailsWhat is the greatest effect of monsoon on Indian agriculture?
Correct answer: B
Many crops depend on monsoon rainfall. In exams always write the relation between monsoon and agriculture.
View question detailsKharif crops are mainly related to which rainfall?
Correct answer: C
Kharif crops are grown during the monsoon rainfall season. In exams connect kharif with monsoon rains.
View question detailsA sudden dry spell during monsoon can be known by which term?
Correct answer: D
A pause in rainfall during monsoon can be called break in monsoon. In exams connect dry spell with break.
View question detailsWhat problem can monsoon uncertainty cause?
Correct answer: A
Irregular monsoon can bring both drought and flood. In exams remember two effects of monsoon variability.
View question detailsWhat is the biggest source of moisture for monsoon?
Correct answer: B
Monsoon winds obtain water vapour through evaporation from the sea surface. This moisture later condenses and produces rainfall, so the sea is correct. Snow peaks may provide local water, but they are not the main source of monsoon moisture. Exam tip: link monsoon rainfall with evaporation and moisture from the sea.
View question detailsFrom which direction does the southwest monsoon enter India?
Correct answer: C
The southwest monsoon is named after its general direction. In exams remember the southwest direction.
View question detailsIn which months can the northeast monsoon give rain to southeastern India?
Correct answer: D
The northeast monsoon mainly gives rainfall to Tamil Nadu region in October November. In exams connect northeast monsoon with Tamil Nadu rains.
View question detailsTamil Nadu receives a large part of its rainfall from which monsoon?
Correct answer: A
Tamil Nadu gets important rainfall from retreating or northeast monsoon. In exams connect Tamil Nadu with northeast monsoon.
View question detailsWhich mountain strongly affects the Indian monsoon?
Correct answer: B
The Himalaya affects monsoon winds and cold winds. In exams understand the Himalaya as a monsoon control.
View question detailsWhat change generally occurs in India's weather when the monsoon arrives?
Correct answer: C
Arrival of monsoon starts the rainy season. In exams connect monsoon arrival with rainy season.
View question detailsWhy is the timing of monsoon rainfall important for agriculture in India?
Correct answer: D
Timely monsoon affects sowing and crop growth. In exams connect rainfall timing with agriculture.
View question detailsWhat problem can occur due to excessive rainfall during monsoon?
Correct answer: A
Very heavy monsoon rainfall can make rivers, streams, and reservoirs overflow, causing floods in nearby areas. Drought results from inadequate rainfall, so it is not caused by excessive rain. Exam tip: Link excess rainfall with floods and deficient rainfall with droughts.
View question detailsIf the monsoon is weak which problem can increase?
Correct answer: B
Low monsoon rainfall can create drought conditions. In exams connect weak monsoon with drought.
View question detailsThe rainy season in India is generally linked with which monsoon?
Correct answer: C
India's main rainy season is linked with southwest monsoon. In exams connect rainy season with southwest monsoon.
View question detailsWhy does monsoon not mean only rainfall?
Correct answer: D
Monsoon primarily refers to a seasonal reversal in the direction of winds. In India, summer monsoon winds bring moisture from the sea and cause widespread rainfall, which is why monsoon is commonly associated with rain. However, monsoon itself is a seasonal wind system, not rainfall alone. Options A, B and C refer to unrelated geographical ideas and do not define monsoon. Exam tip: Remember “seasonal reversal of winds” as the key phrase for monsoon.
View question detailsHow can the amount of rainfall in Indian monsoon be every year?
Correct answer: A
Monsoon rainfall can vary from year to year. In exams treat annual variation as a monsoon feature.
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