Climate of India Questions and Answers – Page 3

Correct Answer: Option D — Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance is correctly identified as its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Western Disturbance is also associated with an eastward-moving extratropical weather system. Another identifying fact about Western Disturbance is that it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. A further exam-relevant fact about Western Disturbance is that its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Loo: Loo is prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. • Option B — 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 C — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Disturbance with “its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop” and “an eastward-moving extratropical weather system” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance is correctly identified as it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. Western Disturbance is also associated with its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Another identifying fact about Western Disturbance is that it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. A further exam-relevant fact about Western Disturbance is that its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Loo: Loo is it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. • Option B — 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 D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Disturbance with “it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas” and “its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance is correctly identified as it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region. Western Disturbance is also associated with it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. Another identifying fact about Western Disturbance is that it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. A further exam-relevant fact about Western Disturbance is that its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Loo: Loo is it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. • Option C — 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 D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Disturbance with “it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region” and “it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance is correctly identified as an eastward-moving extratropical weather system. Western Disturbance is also associated with it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region. Another identifying fact about Western Disturbance is that it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. A further exam-relevant fact about Western Disturbance is that its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Loo: Loo is a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. • Option C — 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 D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Disturbance with “an eastward-moving extratropical weather system” and “it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Monsoon Trough. Monsoon Trough is correctly identified as depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. Monsoon Trough is also associated with an elongated low-pressure zone across northern India during the summer monsoon. Another identifying fact about Monsoon Trough is that its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. A further exam-relevant fact about Monsoon Trough is that depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Western Disturbance: Western Disturbance is its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. It is incorrect here because Western Disturbance is instead associated with an eastward-moving extratropical weather system. • Option B — Loo: Loo is prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. • Option C — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Monsoon Trough with “depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain” and “an elongated low-pressure zone across northern India during the summer monsoon” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Monsoon Trough. Monsoon Trough is correctly identified as its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. Monsoon Trough is also associated with depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. Another identifying fact about Monsoon Trough is that its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. A further exam-relevant fact about Monsoon Trough is that depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Western Disturbance: Western Disturbance is it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. It is incorrect here because Western Disturbance is instead associated with its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. • Option B — Loo: Loo is it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. • Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Monsoon Trough with “its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall” and “depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Monsoon Trough. Monsoon Trough is correctly identified as it commonly extends from the heat-low region toward the Bay of Bengal. Monsoon Trough is also associated with its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. Another identifying fact about Monsoon Trough is that its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. A further exam-relevant fact about Monsoon Trough is that depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Western Disturbance: Western Disturbance is it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region. It is incorrect here because Western Disturbance is instead associated with it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. • Option C — Loo: Loo is it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. • Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Monsoon Trough with “it commonly extends from the heat-low region toward the Bay of Bengal” and “its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Monsoon Trough. Monsoon Trough is correctly identified as an elongated low-pressure zone across northern India during the summer monsoon. Monsoon Trough is also associated with it commonly extends from the heat-low region toward the Bay of Bengal. Another identifying fact about Monsoon Trough is that its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. A further exam-relevant fact about Monsoon Trough is that depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Western Disturbance: Western Disturbance is an eastward-moving extratropical weather system. It is incorrect here because Western Disturbance is instead associated with it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region. • Option C — Loo: Loo is a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. • Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Monsoon Trough with “an elongated low-pressure zone across northern India during the summer monsoon” and “it commonly extends from the heat-low region toward the Bay of Bengal” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is correctly identified as over northern India its monsoon-season position is linked with the monsoon trough. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is also associated with a low-pressure belt where trade-wind systems converge. Another identifying fact about Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is that rising warm moist air encourages cloud formation and convection. A further exam-relevant fact about Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is that over northern India its monsoon-season position is linked with the monsoon trough. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Monsoon Trough: Monsoon Trough is depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. It is incorrect here because Monsoon Trough is instead associated with an elongated low-pressure zone across northern India during the summer monsoon. • Option B — Western Disturbance: Western Disturbance is its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. It is incorrect here because Western Disturbance is instead associated with an eastward-moving extratropical weather system. • Option C — Loo: Loo is prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. Exam Takeaway: Connect Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone with “over northern India its monsoon-season position is linked with the monsoon trough” and “a low-pressure belt where trade-wind systems converge” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is correctly identified as rising warm moist air encourages cloud formation and convection. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is also associated with over northern India its monsoon-season position is linked with the monsoon trough. Another identifying fact about Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is that rising warm moist air encourages cloud formation and convection. A further exam-relevant fact about Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is that over northern India its monsoon-season position is linked with the monsoon trough. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Monsoon Trough: Monsoon Trough is its north-south shifts change the distribution of monsoon rainfall. It is incorrect here because Monsoon Trough is instead associated with depressions moving along it can produce widespread rain. • Option B — Western Disturbance: Western Disturbance is it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. It is incorrect here because Western Disturbance is instead associated with its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. • Option D — Loo: Loo is it is most strongly associated with hot afternoon conditions. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with prolonged exposure can cause heat illness and dehydration. Exam Takeaway: Connect Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone with “rising warm moist air encourages cloud formation and convection” and “over northern India its monsoon-season position is linked with the monsoon trough” for revision.