Climate of India Questions and Answers – Page 2

Correct Answer: Option B — Kal Baisakhi. Kal Baisakhi is correctly identified as it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. Kal Baisakhi is also associated with strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. Another identifying fact about Kal Baisakhi is that strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. A further exam-relevant fact about Kal Baisakhi is that the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — El Nino: El Nino is it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. • Option C — La Nina: La Nina is it involves unusual cooling in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with it alters tropical atmospheric circulation and can influence the Indian monsoon. • Option D — Southwest Monsoon: Southwest Monsoon is it reaches India from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal sectors. It is incorrect here because Southwest Monsoon is instead associated with the Western Ghats cause strong orographic rainfall on their windward side. Exam Takeaway: Connect Kal Baisakhi with “it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India” and “strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Kal Baisakhi. Kal Baisakhi is correctly identified as a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester. Kal Baisakhi is also associated with it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. Another identifying fact about Kal Baisakhi is that strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. A further exam-relevant fact about Kal Baisakhi is that the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — El Nino: El Nino is the warm phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. • Option C — La Nina: La Nina is the cool phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with it involves unusual cooling in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. • Option D — Southwest Monsoon: Southwest Monsoon is the principal rain-bearing seasonal wind system of India. It is incorrect here because Southwest Monsoon is instead associated with it reaches India from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal sectors. Exam Takeaway: Connect Kal Baisakhi with “a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester” and “it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Mango Showers. Mango Showers is correctly identified as they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. Mango Showers is also associated with pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India. Another identifying fact about Mango Showers is that they assist the early ripening of mangoes. A further exam-relevant fact about Mango Showers is that they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester. • Option B — El Nino: El Nino is its influence on Indian rainfall is important but not identical in every event. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with the warm phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. • Option C — La Nina: La Nina is La Nina should not be treated as a guaranteed cause of uniform excess rain across India. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with the cool phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. Exam Takeaway: Connect Mango Showers with “they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions” and “pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Mango Showers. Mango Showers is correctly identified as they assist the early ripening of mangoes. Mango Showers is also associated with they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. Another identifying fact about Mango Showers is that they assist the early ripening of mangoes. A further exam-relevant fact about Mango Showers is that they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. • Option B — El Nino: El Nino is it can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with its influence on Indian rainfall is important but not identical in every event. • Option D — La Nina: La Nina is it alters tropical atmospheric circulation and can influence the Indian monsoon. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with La Nina should not be treated as a guaranteed cause of uniform excess rain across India. Exam Takeaway: Connect Mango Showers with “they assist the early ripening of mangoes” and “they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Mango Showers. Mango Showers is correctly identified as they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka. Mango Showers is also associated with they assist the early ripening of mangoes. Another identifying fact about Mango Showers is that they assist the early ripening of mangoes. A further exam-relevant fact about Mango Showers is that they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. • Option C — El Nino: El Nino is it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. • Option D — La Nina: La Nina is it involves unusual cooling in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with it alters tropical atmospheric circulation and can influence the Indian monsoon. Exam Takeaway: Connect Mango Showers with “they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka” and “they assist the early ripening of mangoes” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Mango Showers. Mango Showers is correctly identified as pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India. Mango Showers is also associated with they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka. Another identifying fact about Mango Showers is that they assist the early ripening of mangoes. A further exam-relevant fact about Mango Showers is that they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. • Option C — El Nino: El Nino is the warm phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. • Option D — La Nina: La Nina is the cool phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with it involves unusual cooling in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. Exam Takeaway: Connect Mango Showers with “pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India” and “they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Loo. Loo is correctly identified as prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Loo is also associated with a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. Another identifying fact about Loo is that it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. A further exam-relevant fact about Loo is that prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Mango Showers: Mango Showers is they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. It is incorrect here because Mango Showers is instead associated with pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India. • Option B — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester. • Option C — El Nino: El Nino is its influence on Indian rainfall is important but not identical in every event. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with the warm phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loo with “prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration” and “a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Loo. Loo is correctly identified as it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. Loo is also associated with prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Another identifying fact about Loo is that it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. A further exam-relevant fact about Loo is that prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Mango Showers: Mango Showers is they assist the early ripening of mangoes. It is incorrect here because Mango Showers is instead associated with they may also support pre-monsoon plantation-crop conditions. • Option B — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. • Option D — El Nino: El Nino is it can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with its influence on Indian rainfall is important but not identical in every event. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loo with “it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions” and “prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Loo. Loo is correctly identified as it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. Loo is also associated with it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. Another identifying fact about Loo is that it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. A further exam-relevant fact about Loo is that prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Mango Showers: Mango Showers is they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka. It is incorrect here because Mango Showers is instead associated with they assist the early ripening of mangoes. • Option C — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. • Option D — El Nino: El Nino is it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loo with “it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains” and “it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Loo. Loo is correctly identified as a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. Loo is also associated with it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. Another identifying fact about Loo is that it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. A further exam-relevant fact about Loo is that prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Mango Showers: Mango Showers is pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India. It is incorrect here because Mango Showers is instead associated with they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka. • Option C — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. • Option D — El Nino: El Nino is the warm phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loo with “a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer” and “it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains” for revision.