Mechanism of Monsoons, Southwest Monsoon Season

Q. Why do the southwest monsoon winds split on entering the land?

1. Due to the shape of the Indian peninsula
2. Due to the presence of the Aravalli mountain range
3. Due to trans Indian Ocean affect
4. Due to pressure variations on either side of the wind

Q. Assertion (A): The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during Southwest monsoon Season.

Reason (R): It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the Southwest monsoon winds.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is false.
3. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Q. Why is rainfall scarce in Rajasthan region?

1. Because it is a desert
2. Because monsoon wind deviates
3. Due to lack of forests
4. Due to climate change

Q. Which of the following is the time period for the south-west monsoon season?

1. May to September
2. June to October
3. June to September
4. May to October

Q. Which o the following is mainly responsible for the orographic rainfall occurs?

1. Because of the obstruction of the mountains
2. Because of the sun's heat
3. Because of the convectional process
4. None of these

Q. Into how many branches are the south-West monsoon winds divided ? Which are they?

Q. Choose the correct statements regarding monsoon in India.

A) Every region of India receives rainfall from June to September.

B) Monsoon is the climate associated with a seasonal reversal in direction of winds.

1. Both A and B are False.
2. Both A and B are Correct.
3. Only A is Correct.
4. A is False and B is True.