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251.“Break in the monsoon” refers to:?

  • A Late arrival of rainfall
  • B Early withdrawal of monsoon
  • C Dry spells during rainy season
  • D Unseasonal winter rain

Correct Answer: (C) Dry spells during rainy season

252.In northern India, a break in the monsoon occurs when:?

  • A ITCZ(Intertropical Convergence Zone) shifts north
  • B Westerlies strengthen
  • C Rain-bearing storms become less frequent
  • D Cyclones increase

Correct Answer: (C) Rain-bearing storms become less frequent

253.During October-November, the monsoon withdraws due to:?

  • A Strengthening of ITCZ
  • B Weakening of low pressure
  • C Rise in temperature
  • D High humidity

Correct Answer: (B) Weakening of low pressure

254.The oppressive weather during the retreating monsoon is known as:?

  • A October chill
  • B Autumn humidity
  • C October heat
  • D Pre-winter wind

Correct Answer: (C) October heat

255.The Coromandel Coast receives rainfall mainly from:?

  • A Retreating northeast monsoon cyclones
  • B Western disturbances
  • C Arabian Sea branch of southwest monsoon
  • D Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon

Correct Answer: (A) Retreating northeast monsoon cyclones

256.Which of the following regions frequently faces destructive cyclones in post-monsoon season??

  • A Gujarat Coast
  • B Konkan Coast
  • C Malabar Coast
  • D Coromandel Coast

Correct Answer: (D) Coromandel Coast

257.Rainfall in India shows a declining trend from:?

  • A North to south
  • B East to west in plains
  • C West to east
  • D South to north

Correct Answer: (B) East to west in plains

258.Which city receives the highest average annual rainfall according to the paragraph??

  • A Allahabad
  • B Delhi
  • C Kolkata
  • D Mawsynram

Correct Answer: (D) Mawsynram

259.What percentage of Indian population depends on agriculture, as per the text??

  • A 74%
  • B 64%
  • C 54%
  • D 84%

Correct Answer: (B) 64%

260.What acts as a medium for the existence of plants and animals on Earth??

  • A Soil
  • B Rocks
  • C Water
  • D Vegetation

Correct Answer: (A) Soil