Cluster · Atmospheric Phenomena and Climate Patterns
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What is 'Mahawat' in India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184645
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The winter rain in Tamil Nadu is due to the _____. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184680
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following locations experiences the lowest amount of rainfall during the monsoon season ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184635
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Chinook wind also known as ‘snow eater’ flows in which of the following continents? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184615
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is a local wind? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1184674
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is CORRECT about EI Nino? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184688
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following states receives rainfall during the winter season ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184614
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In India, the duration from__________ is the time of the anival of the normal rainfall, which increases anddenly and coutimes constantly for several days, known as the burst of the monsoon. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184684
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following symbols is a correct representation for air mass above a hot and dry desert region? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184613
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the usual term used to describe the climate of India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184606
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Mango showers are associated with which two states ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184651
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The hot weather season is also the season for localised thunderstorms, associated with violent winds, torrential downpours, often accompanied by hail. In West Bengal, these storms are known as the ______. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184612
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the climate of India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184611
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Orographic rainfall occurs when _____. [SSC CHSL 2024] pipeline-1184610
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following states receives rainfall during the retreating monsoon ? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1184609
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following places in India receive the highest rainfall? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1184608
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which winds blow across the Asian continent at latitudes north of the Himalayas roughly parallel to the Tibetan highlands ? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184607
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is NOT a permanent wind? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1184605
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is the factor that causes the winter rain in the north-western part of India? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184603
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true for Indian monsoons ? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184602
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the direction of the southeast trade winds in India during the southwest monsoon season ? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1184601
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the main reason behind the substantial rainfall during summer on the western coasts of India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184599
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is India's coldest inhabited place? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184598
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following States/Union Territories of India receives the highest average annual rainfall ? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1184597
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the duration of monsoon in India? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1184653
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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How many controls are there globally that influence the climate of a particular zone? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184623
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following hill stations do NOT experience snowfall in winters? [SSC CGL 2023] pipeline-1184696
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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During which months do retreating monsoons occur in India ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184695
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In India, the duration of the monsoon is between ___________ days from early June to mid-September. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184693
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In India, during October-November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the ______ over the northern plains becomes weaker. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184691
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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October and November months in India comes under which among the following seasons? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1184628
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is Kalbaisakhi? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184621
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following factors does NOT control the climate of a place? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1184604
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which among the following wind is associated with extreme cold and dryness? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1184665
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is an area of dry land that lies on the leeward side of a mountain called? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1184692
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following States/Union Territories is included in the 'Areas of Inadequate Rainfall' of India? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1184631
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomenon in Kerala and the coastal areas of Karnataka are locally known as____. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184690
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following Indian states does the southwest monsoon set first to give rainfall? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184687
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Indian monsoon and the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1184685
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Identify the option that contains the correct sequence of Indian states in terms of decreasing average annual rainfall. [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1184683
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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According to average rainfall in India, the Ladakh Union Territory is located in ___________. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1184681
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is associated with the retreating monsoon in India? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1184686
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which is the first state to receive rain from the Monsoon in India? [SSC CHSL 2024] pipeline-1184679
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following places experiences extreme cold in winter and pleasant weather in summer? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184677
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is a term for the common local wind that blows in north and north-western parts of India during summers ? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1184676
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is known as the world's wettest place? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1184675
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which month is the InterTropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located around 20°N-25°N latitude (over the Gangetic plain)? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1184673
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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ENSO is the phenomenon related to pressure conditions. What is the full form of ENSO? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1184672
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the climate of the Indian subcontinent? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1184580
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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‘Vasanta’, ‘Grishma’ and ‘Varsha’ are names of _________ in India. [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1184577
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gk | — | intermediate |