Indian Monsoon and Distribution MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Indian Monsoon and Distribution - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• In India, Mango showers occur as a result of thunderstorm development over the Bay of Bengal.
• They are with different names in different places:
  • Cherry Blossom showers or Coffee showers in Karnataka;
  • Kaal Baisakhi in Bengal;
  • Bardoisila in Assam
• Cheery blossoms or mango showers are the names given to pre-monsoon rainfall.
• They are rains caused by a lightning storm.

 Thus, we can say that in Karnataka, the rain caused by a lightning storm is called 'Cherry Blossom'.

The correct answer is the Western Ghats.

• India receives rainfall from two monsoons:
  • South-West Monsoon
  • North-East Monsoon

  Key Points

• South West Monsoon is a major one that occurs from July -to September.
  • The majority of Indian states receive rainfall from this Monsoon.
  • Rain hits first the state of Kerala and along with the coastal areas of Karnataka/Maharastra ( Konken coastal area).
  • After it gains momentum it crosses the Western ghats and causes downpours in all other states of India.

• North-East Monsoon mostly starts at end of September.
  • This monsoon wind gets obstructed by Eastern ghats and downpours at the eastern coastal area (Coramendal Cost) along with Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • The coastal area of Andhra Pradesh and the majority of Tamil Nadu receives most of the rainfall from this Monsoon.

Additional Information 

• In- between the area of Western and Eastern ghats called Deccan Plateau (dry area) receives very little rainfall from both Monsoons. 

The correct answer is If 2nd equatorial trough does not merge with ITCZ.

Key Points

• The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a key component of the monsoon system in India.
• The 2nd equatorial trough plays a crucial role in influencing the monsoon's onset and progress.
• When the 2nd equatorial trough does not merge with the ITCZ, it leads to fluctuations in monsoon patterns.
• This non-merging disrupts the formation of a unified low-pressure belt, affecting rainfall distribution across India.

Important Points

• The ITCZ generally shifts northwards during the summer, aligning with the Indian landmass and intensifying the monsoon.
• The merging of the 2nd equatorial trough ensures the establishment of strong monsoon currents.

Additional Information

• Southern Branch of South West Tropical Jet: This jet stream is crucial for the transportation of moisture from the Indian Ocean to the Indian subcontinent. However, its re-establishment over Northern India is typically associated with the withdrawal of monsoon rather than fluctuations.
• Southern Branch of Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream: The late disappearance of this jet stream can delay the retreat of monsoon rather than cause fluctuations during the active season.
• Low-Pressure Cell Over Tibetan Landmass: The development of a strong low-pressure system over Tibet typically aids monsoon currents rather than causing fluctuations.

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• In India, Mango showers occur as a result of thunderstorm development over the Bay of Bengal.
• They are with different names in different places:
  • Cherry Blossom showers or Coffee showers in Karnataka;
  • Kaal Baisakhi in Bengal;
  • Bardoisila in Assam
• Cheery blossoms or mango showers are the names given to pre-monsoon rainfall.
• They are rains caused by a lightning storm.

 Thus, we can say that in Karnataka, the rain caused by a lightning storm is called 'Cherry Blossom'.

The correct answer is "Kerala".

Key Points

• Mango showers are pre-monsoon showers.
• These are common in the states of Kerala and Karnataka.
• These rains help in the ripening of mangoes and occur at the end of the summer season.
• These are also referred to as April rains.

Additional Information

• Blossom showers -
  • This is also known as a cherry blossom or espresso shower.
  • This occurs nearby the wind areas.
  • This period in India is referred to as the early monsoon.
• Tea shower -
  • Pre-monsoon rain is required for tea plantations.
  • This is known as the 'Tea shower' in Assam.
  • In West Bengal, it is called Kalbaishakh.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• The Western Ghats of Kerala, a coastal state in India, are where the Arabian Sea Branch of the Southwest Monsoon enters the country, making this area the first to see rainfall from the monsoon.
• Kerala, an Indian coastal state, is the first state in India to experience rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon because the Arabian Sea Branch of the monsoon strikes the Western Ghats first.

Additional Information

• In general, it is anticipated that the southwest monsoon would start around the beginning of June and terminate by the end of September.
• The Arabian Sea Branch and the Bay of Bengal Branch are formed when the moisture-laden winds split upon reaching the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, which is a result of its topography.

The correct answer June to September.

Key Points

• Southwest monsoons winds:
  • India receives most of its rainfall from the southwest monsoon winds.
  • Southwest Monsoon period is referred to as the period between June to September.
  • South West monsoons are the rain-bearing seasonal winds that flow from the Arabian Sea towards India's mainland in the South-West direction.

Additional Information

• North-east monsoons:
  • When winds move back from the land to the sea, it is known as retreating monsoons. 
  • Retreating monsoons are also called as north-east monsoons. 
  • October to December is referred to as the period of North-east monsoons.
  • They start with the withdrawal of southwest monsoons.
  • The Tamilnadu receives the highest rainfall from North-East monsoon.

The correct answer is North-Eastern monsoon.

Key Points 

Northeast monsoon:

• Retreating monsoon in India can be experienced in October-November.
• Monsoon winds are retreating gradually and the sudden rise of temperature with October heat.
• Day temperature is high and nights are cool and pleasant. 
• The average minimum temperature falls below 20o C.
• It leads to rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
•  Its direction is from northeast to southwest.
• A minor part of the annual rainfall in India is due to this type of North-Eastern monsoon.

​Thus, the northeastern monsoon causes rainfall on the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu at the beginning of winters.

Additional Information 

Monsoon:

• The term ‘monsoon is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim', meaning season.
• ​A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region.
• Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics.
• Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean and the Indian sub-continent. 

Southwest monsoon:

• Southwest monsoon in India can be experienced in June-September.
• The whole of India comes under the southwest monsoon.
• India faces severe cyclones and thunderstorms.
• The temperature remains low during July and August.
• This rises high in September with a decreasing amount of precipitation.
• A major part of annual rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon.

The correct answer is West Bengal and Assam.

Key Points

• According to the India Meteorological Department, the pre-monsoon season lasts from March to May, therefore any precipitation during this time can be attributed to pre-monsoon showers.
• In Bengal and Assam, these terrifying evening thunderstorms are common. Their notoriety can be understood from the local term "Kalbaisakhi," which refers to a catastrophe that occurs in the month of Baisakh.
• These showers are helpful for growing rice, jute, and tea. These storms are referred to as "Bardoli Chheerha" in Assam.

Additional Information

•  Pre-Monsoon shower
  • ​Pre-monsoon rains, sometimes known as "mango showers," can range from small sprinkles to heavy downpours accompanying thunder. The thunderstorm that formed in the Bay of Bengal is to blame for them. 
  • Particularly around the shores of Kerala and Karnataka, pre-monsoon showers are frequent.
  • Before the rainy season officially begins, there are pre-monsoon showers. It takes place from March to May. They can be anything from little drizzles to violent thunderstorms.
  • They aid in the early ripening of mangoes and are sometimes known as summer rains or mango showers.

The correct answer is Punjab.

Key Points

• The southwest monsoon arrives in two branches called the Bay of Bengal branch and the Arabian Sea branch.
• The Arabian Sea side monsoon creates a low-pressure area on the Thar Desert.
• It is quite stronger than the Bay of Bengal side monsoon.
• The Arabian Sea Branch of the Southwest Monsoon first hits the Western Ghats of the coastal state of Kerala, India, thus making this area the first state in India to receive rain from the Southwest Monsoon.
• During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because it is located in a rain shadow area.
• The advance of the monsoon is much faster in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.
• Punjab-Haryana plains are almost equidistant from both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Further, direction of both branches of the monsoon winds is oriented towards the Punjab, Haryana plain and this area receives rainfall both from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea monsoons. Hence, Option 1 is correct.

The correct answer is Western Ghats.

• India receives rainfall from two monsoons:
  • South-West Monsoon
  • North-East Monsoon

Key Points

• South West Monsoon is a major one that occurs from July -September.
  • The majority of Indian states receive the rainfall from this Monsoon.
  • Rain hits first the state of Kerala and along with the coastal areas of Karnataka/Maharastra ( Konken coastal area).
  • After it gains momentum it crosses the Western ghats and causes downpours in all other states of India.
• North-East Monsoon mostly starts at end of September.
  • This monsoon wind gets obstructed by Eastern ghats and downpours at the eastern coastal area (Coramendal Cost) along with Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • The coastal area of Andra Pradesh and the majority of Tamil Nadu receives most of the rainfall from this Monsoon.

Additional Information

• In- between the area of Western and Eastern ghats called Deccan Plateau (dry area) receives very little rainfall from both Monsoons. 

The correct answer is the Western Ghats.

• India receives rainfall from two monsoons:
  • South-West Monsoon
  • North-East Monsoon

  Key Points

• South West Monsoon is a major one that occurs from July -to September.
  • The majority of Indian states receive rainfall from this Monsoon.
  • Rain hits first the state of Kerala and along with the coastal areas of Karnataka/Maharastra ( Konken coastal area).
  • After it gains momentum it crosses the Western ghats and causes downpours in all other states of India.

• North-East Monsoon mostly starts at end of September.
  • This monsoon wind gets obstructed by Eastern ghats and downpours at the eastern coastal area (Coramendal Cost) along with Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • The coastal area of Andhra Pradesh and the majority of Tamil Nadu receives most of the rainfall from this Monsoon.

Additional Information 

• In- between the area of Western and Eastern ghats called Deccan Plateau (dry area) receives very little rainfall from both Monsoons. 

The correct answer is Monsoon.

Key Points

• The seasonal reversal in the wind direction during the year is known as Monsoon.
• Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.
• Monsoon tends to have ‘breaks’ in rainfall; which means that there are wet and dry spells in between.
• The monsoon rains take place only for a few days at a time and then come to the rainless intervals. Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent because in winter there is a high-pressure area in the north of the Himalayas & there is a low-pressure area over the ocean to the south. So cold and dry winds blow from the Himalayan region towards the ocean.
• In summer due to high temperatures, a low-pressure area develops over interior Asia as well as over northwestern India. This causes a complete reversal of the direction of the wind during summer and the rise of the Southwest monsoon.
• The bulk rainfall in India is received during the 4 months of the rainy season i.e June, July, August, and September. This is the period of Southwest monsoons blowing from sea to land. Only the Eastern coast of India receives some rainfall from the Northeast trade winds during the cold weather season.