Practice Climate and Monsoon of India – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

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Question 1
The word 'monsoon' comes from the Arabic word 'mausim'. What does 'mausim' mean?
Question 2
Climate is the overall pattern of weather of a large area over what length of time?
Question 3
Which line of latitude passes through the middle of India?
Question 4
Which place in Ladakh can record a temperature of minus 45°C on a winter night?
Question 5
Mawsynram, the place with the highest average rainfall in the world, is in which state?
Question 6
The winter rain called 'mahawat' in north-west India is very important for which crops?
Question 7
Western disturbances bring winter rain to north-west India. Which sea do they come from?
Question 8
In Assam, what is the local name for the evening thunderstorms known as Nor Westers?
Question 9
The 'blossom shower' in Kerala and nearby areas helps the flowers of which crop to bloom?
Question 10
What is the sudden onset of heavy rain at the arrival of the monsoon called?

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