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Which weather phenomena cause rain and snowfall in north and north-western India during winter?

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Important Questions on Climate

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Weather maps are published in India _____.
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What is "Kaal Baishakhi"?
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Which one of the following characterises the cold weather season in India?

 

 

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During October and November i.e. the retreat time of monsoon the apparent movement of the sun takes place towards _____.
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Jet stream flows between the latitudes _____.
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During the southwest monsoon season, India receives the maximum amount of rainfall. However, it varies from place to place. Choose the correct sequence of regions arranged in descending order of rainfall received from South West Monsoon.
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Mango showers occur in which one of the following group of two states.
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Who among the following coined the phrase ‘Jet Stream’?
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Which one of the following causes rainfall during winters in north-west region of India?
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In winters, the western cyclonic disturbances originate from which sea?
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 Which name is given to the periodic development of a warm ocean current along the coast of Peru as a temporary replacement of the cold Peruvian current?
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Which one of the following is NOT true about understanding the Indian Monsoon?

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The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time is called _____. (Climate/Season)
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What are the controls affecting the climate of India?
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Which is the force that is responsible for the deflection of the winds?
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The Indian subcontinent experiences comparatively milder winters compared to Central Asia.

 

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What are jet streams, and how do they affect the climate of India?
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Which one of the following causes rainfall during winters in the northwestern part of India?

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Extreme weather conditions, very hot during summers and very cold during winters, are known as _____. (Jet Stream/Continentality)
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The changes in the pressure conditions are connected to the El Nino, and the phenomenon is referred to as _____. (ENSO/ITCZ)