Q- Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given below:
1. Which one correct of the following places receives the highest rainfall in the world?
(a) Guwahati
(b) Mawsynram
(c) Silcher
(d) Cherrapunji
Answer- (b) Mawsynram
2. The wind blowing in the northern plains in summer is known as:
(a) Kaal baisakhi
(b) Loo
(c) Trade winds
(d) None of the above
Answer- (b) Loo
3. Which one of the following causes rainfall during winters in northwestern part of India?
(a) Cyclonic depression
(b) Retreating monsoon
(c) Western disturbances
(d) Southwest monsoon
Answer- (a) Cyclonic depression
4. Monsoon arrives in India approximately in:
(a) Early May
(b) Early July
(c) Early June
(d) Early August
Answer- (c) Early June
5. Which one of the following characterises the cold weather in India?
(a) Warm days and warm nights
(b) Warm days and cold nights
(c) Cool days and cool nights
(d) Cold days and warm nights
Answer- (b) Warm days and cold nights