Monsoon, Cyclone and Anticyclone - Practice Test 5

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What causes the 'Breaks' in Monsoon?

   • A.Shift of Monsoon Trough to foothills✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Cyclones
   • C.High Heat
   • D.Cloud seeding

   Explanation: When the monsoon trough moves north to the Himalayas, plains get no rain (break).

2. Q2.The Somali Jet Stream aids the:

   • A.Indian South-West Monsoon✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Winter Monsoon
   • C.Cyclones
   • D.Trade Winds

   Explanation: It pushes winds towards India.

3. Q3.Rainfall in the Mediterranean region is due to:

   • A.Westerlies in winter✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Trade winds
   • C.Monsoon
   • D.Cyclones

   Explanation: Repeated concept: Winter rain.

4. Q4.The term 'Hurricane' comes from:

   • A.Mayan god 'Huracan'✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Greek god
   • C.Roman god
   • D.English word

   Explanation: God of wind/storm.

5. Q5.Which of these is NOT a tropical cyclone basin?

   • A.Arctic Ocean✓ Correct Answer
   • B.North Atlantic
   • C.North Indian
   • D.South Pacific

   Explanation: Waters are too cold in the Arctic.

6. Q6.An Occluded Front forms in:

   • A.Temperate Cyclone✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Tropical Cyclone
   • C.Anticyclone
   • D.Monsoon

   Explanation: When a cold front overtakes a warm front.

7. Q7.The wind system in the equatorial region is known as:

   • A.Doldrums✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Westerlies
   • C.Trades
   • D.Polar

   Explanation: Zone of calm.

8. Q8.Which cloud is a rain-bearing cloud?

   • A.Nimbostratus✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Cirrus
   • C.Altocumulus
   • D.Stratocumulus

   Explanation: Repeated concept: Nimbus.

9. Q9.The wettest place Mawsynram is located in which hills?

   • A.Khasi Hills✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Garo Hills
   • C.Jaintia Hills
   • D.Naga Hills

   Explanation: In Meghalaya.

10. Q10.Monsoon withdrawal from India is complete by:

    • A.Mid-December✓ Correct Answer
    • B.October
    • C.September
    • D.January

    Explanation: It withdraws from the whole country by mid-Dec.

11. Q11.The Coriolis force is zero at:

    • A.Equator✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Poles
    • C.Tropic of Cancer
    • D.45 deg

    Explanation: Hence no cyclones at equator.

12. Q12.Which instrument records air pressure?

    • A.Barograph✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Seismograph
    • C.Thermograph
    • D.Anemometer

    Explanation: Continuous recording.

13. Q13.Water spouts are:

    • A.Tornadoes over water✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Fountains
    • C.Geysers
    • D.Waterfalls

    Explanation: Tornado forming over sea.

14. Q14.The energy of a hurricane is dissipated when it moves over:

    • A.Land or Cold water✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Warm water
    • C.Equator
    • D.Ocean

    Explanation: Loss of heat/moisture source.

15. Q15.Cyclones in the Philippines are called:

    • A.Baguio✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Typhoon
    • C.Hurricane
    • D.Cyclone

    Explanation: Local term.

16. Q16.Which of these is a High Pressure system?

    • A.Anticyclone✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Cyclone
    • C.Tornado
    • D.Depression

    Explanation: Anticyclones are HP centers.

17. Q17.The 'Mango Shower' is prevalent in:

    • A.Karnataka and Kerala✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Assam
    • C.UP
    • D.Punjab

    Explanation: Repeated for emphasis.

18. Q18.Kalbaisakhi brings destruction to:

    • A.Bengal✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Gujarat
    • C.Kerala
    • D.Rajasthan

    Explanation: West Bengal.

19. Q19.Loo winds are fatal due to:

    • A.Heat stroke / Dehydration✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Cold
    • C.Rain
    • D.Dust

    Explanation: Extreme dry heat.

20. Q20.Which factor affects the Indian Monsoon?

    • A.All of the above (El Nino, Jet Streams, Tibet Plateau)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.El Nino
    • C.Jet Streams
    • D.Tibetan Plateau heating

    Explanation: Multiple factors control the monsoon.