How many main seasons are generally recognised in India?
Correct answer: C
India generally has cold weather hot weather rainy season and retreating monsoon season. Exam tip: remember the names of four seasons.
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Easy · Level 58 · climate,seasons,india
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- Two
- Three
- Four
- Six
Easy · Level 58 · cold weather season,december february,climate
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- December to February
- March to May
- June to September
- October to November
Easy · Level 58 · hot weather season,march may,temperature
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- June to September
- March to May
- October to November
- December to February
Easy · Level 58 · rainy season,south west monsoon,climate
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- North-East Monsoon
- Western Disturbances
- South-West Monsoon
- Cold Wave
Easy · Level 58 · retreating monsoon,october november,seasons
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- March to May
- December to February
- June to September
- October to November
Easy · Level 58 · winter,north india,temperature
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- Low
- Very high
- Always equal
- Warm like sea coast
Easy · Level 58 · south india,winter,marine influence
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- It is nearer the equator and influenced by sea
- It is near the Himalayas
- It is always snow covered
- It is a desert
Easy · Level 58 · western disturbances,winter rainfall,north west india
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- Loo
- Western Disturbances
- Kal Baisakhi
- Mawsynram effect
Easy · Level 58 · rabi crops,winter rain,agriculture
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- Always harmful
- Unrelated
- Beneficial
- Only flood causing
Easy · Level 58 · loo,hot weather season,north india
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- Mistral
- Chinook
- Breeze
- Loo
Easy · Level 58 · loo,summer,hot wind
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- Hot weather season
- Cold weather season
- Rainy season
- Retreating monsoon
Easy · Level 58 · hot weather,temperature,rising
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- It decreases
- It rises
- It always remains zero
- It only causes snowfall
Easy · Level 58 · summer,afternoon heat,temperature
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- Very cold
- Always snowy
- Very hot and dry
- Only foggy
Easy · Level 58 · kal baisakhi,west bengal,assam
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- Western Rajasthan
- Ladakh
- Kachchh of Gujarat
- West Bengal and Assam
Easy · Level 58 · kal baisakhi,norwester,thunderstorm
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- Norwester
- Loo
- Snowfall
- Western Disturbance
Easy · Level 58 · mango showers,kerala,karnataka
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- Loo
- Mango showers
- Cold wave
- Dust storm
Easy · Level 58 · mango showers,pre-monsoon rainfall,local winds,indian climate,seasonal rainfall,class 9 geography
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- Wheat
- Rice
- Mango
- Cotton
Easy · Level 58 · rainy season,monsoon onset,south west monsoon
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- Western disturbances
- Loo
- Cold wave
- South-West Monsoon
Easy · Level 58 · monsoon onset,kerala,rainy season
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- Kerala
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Ladakh
Easy · Level 58 · rainy season,humidity,monsoon,water vapour,climate
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- Very low
- High
- Zero
- Always icy
During which months does the cold weather season generally occur in India?
Correct answer: A
The cold weather season generally lasts from December to February. Exam tip: remember the months in correct order.
View question detailsWhen does the hot weather season generally occur in India?
Correct answer: B
The hot weather season generally lasts from March to May. Exam tip: connect it with rising temperature.
View question detailsThe rainy season in India is mainly linked with which monsoon?
Correct answer: C
The rainy season begins with the arrival of the South-West Monsoon. Exam tip: connect rainy season with monsoon.
View question detailsDuring which months does the retreating monsoon season generally occur?
Correct answer: D
The retreating monsoon season generally occurs in October and November. Exam tip: connect it with withdrawal of monsoon.
View question detailsHow is the temperature of North India during the cold weather season?
Correct answer: A
During winter temperature becomes quite low in North India. Exam tip: treat winter cold as more clear in North India.
View question detailsWhy does South India remain warmer than North India in winter?
Correct answer: A
South India remains warmer due to marine influence and lower latitude. Exam tip: remember the effect of latitude and sea.
View question detailsWhat can cause rainfall in north-west India during winter?
Correct answer: B
Western disturbances can bring light winter rain to north-west India. Exam tip: link it with rabi crops.
View question detailsHow is winter rainfall considered for rabi crops?
Correct answer: C
Light winter rain helps moisture needs of rabi crops. Exam tip: remember the link between rabi and western disturbances.
View question detailsWhat is the hot and dry wind blowing in North India during summer called?
Correct answer: D
Loo is a very hot and dry wind of the hot weather season. Exam tip: connect Loo with North Indian summer.
View question detailsLoo is a feature of which season?
Correct answer: A
Loo blows in the northern plains during the hot weather season. Exam tip: treat Loo as a hot dry wind.
View question detailsWhat is the general trend of temperature during the hot weather season?
Correct answer: B
Temperature rises during the hot weather season due to stronger solar heating. Exam tip: connect March to May with rising temperature.
View question detailsHow can afternoon weather be during the hot weather season?
Correct answer: C
Afternoon temperature can become very high in summer. Exam tip: remember the extreme heat of the hot weather season.
View question detailsKal Baisakhi is mainly associated with which region?
Correct answer: D
Kal Baisakhi is a thunderstorm rain of the hot season in eastern India. Exam tip: connect it with Bengal and Assam.
View question detailsWhat is another name for Kal Baisakhi?
Correct answer: A
Kal Baisakhi is also called Norwester. Exam tip: treat it as a thunderstorm of eastern India.
View question detailsWhat is the late summer rain in Kerala and Karnataka called?
Correct answer: B
Mango showers are helpful for mango crops. Exam tip: connect them with pre-monsoon rain of South India.
View question detailsMango showers are especially helpful for which crop?
Correct answer: C
Mango showers are local pre-monsoon rains that occur in southern India towards the end of summer. They help mango fruits ripen, so mango is the correct answer. Rice generally requires adequate monsoon rainfall or irrigation and is not specifically associated with mango showers. Exam tip: remember local rains by linking their names with their main effect or related crop.
View question detailsThe rainy season in India begins with the arrival of what?
Correct answer: D
The rainy season begins with the arrival of the South-West Monsoon. Exam tip: connect monsoon onset with rainy season.
View question detailsThe South-West Monsoon first reaches which Indian state?
Correct answer: A
The South-West Monsoon generally first reaches the Kerala coast. Exam tip: remember Kerala as the entry point of monsoon.
View question detailsHow is humidity generally during the rainy season?
Correct answer: B
During the rainy season, the air contains a large amount of water vapour, so humidity is high. Very low humidity is associated with dry weather, and zero humidity is not a normal atmospheric condition. Exam tip: more water vapour in air means higher humidity.
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