Monsoon and Rain — 6 Geography of India PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Which of the following states in India was worst-affected by Cyclone Fani?

Accepted Answer

Odisha. Odisha was worst-affected by Cyclone Fani. The name of the Cyclone 'Fani' was suggested by Bangladesh. It means 'Snake' or 'hood of snake'. India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan and Thailand send names of tropical cyclones developing in the North Indian Ocean to the regional committee.

Question 2

In India, the normal direction of Monsoon flow during summer is?

Accepted Answer

South West to North East. In summer, a low-pressure area develops over interior Asia, as well as, over northwestern India. Air moves from the high-pressure area over the southern Indian Ocean, in a southeasterly direction, crosses the equator and turns right (southwest) towards the low-pressure areas over the Indian subcontinent. During winter, there is a high-pressure area in the north of the Himalayas. Cold dry winds blow from this region to the low-pressure areas over the oceans to the south.

Question 3

In which state does monsoon reach first?

Accepted Answer

Kerala. Kerala is the state of India where the Arabian Sea branch of the Southwest Monsoon first hits.

Question 4

The maximum rainfall in India is received from.

Accepted Answer

South-West monsoon. Three-fourths of the total rain in India is received during the southwest monsoon season. The maritime tropical air mass from the southern hemisphere after crossing the equator, rushes to the low pressure area in the general southwesterly direction. It is the moist air current, which is popularly known as the southwest monsoon.

Question 5

Which one of the following does not affect the origin of monsoon?

Accepted Answer

Western disturbance. Western disturbances are a seasonal phenomenon that bring winter rainfall to parts of India, especially the northern regions. They are not directly associated with the monsoon season. These disturbances are caused by the interaction of the western jet stream and the Himalayas.

Question 6

Which of the following State has the longest spell of Monsoon Rains?

Accepted Answer

Kerala. Kerala has the longest rainy season as it is located in the far south of India and is the first and last states to see the monsoon.