Southwest Monsoon Quiz

From which direction do the Southwest Monsoon winds arrive in the Indian subcontinent?

• Northeastern

• Southeastern

• Southwestern

• Northwestern

Which state in India is the first to receive the Southwest Monsoon rain?

• Tamil Nadu

• Maharashtra

• Kerala

• Karnataka

What causes different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Moon's gravitational pull

• Earth's revolution

• Axial tilt of the Earth

Why does land heat faster than water?

• It is more reflective

• It is less dense

• It absorbs more solar radiation

• It is in direct contact with the sun

What creates a low-pressure region during the Southwest Monsoon?

• Cooling of the sea

• Deforestation

• Warming of the land

• High altitude

What is the primary reason behind the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon?

• The melting of polar ice caps

• The heating difference between land and water

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The rotation of the Earth

Which region's air moves towards the low-pressure area created over the Indian landmass?

• Bay of Bengal

• Indian Ocean

• Arabian Sea

• Pacific Ocean

What happens when the moist air from the sea climbs the Western Ghats?

• It gets warmer and rises

• It returns to the sea

• It becomes dry and cold

• It condenses to form clouds and rain

Why does Mumbai experience heavy rainfall at the beginning of June?

• Due to cyclones

• Because of its high altitude

• Due to the Southwest Monsoon

• Because of its proximity to the equator

What is directly proportional to the strength of the monsoon wind?

• The altitude of the region

• The temperature difference between land and sea

• The amount of deforestation

• The size of the landmass