Opens in a new tab
Join Anantam IAS Channel on Telegram
Open Telegram

TOPIC

Indian Monsoon

2 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Indian Monsoon". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

Agriculture and Allied Activities 56 Money, Banking and Monetary Policy 43 Environmental Pollution 43 Biotechnology 37 Parliament 33 Climate Change 32 Finance and Financial Markets 29 Emerging Technologies 28 Trade and External Sector 26 Life Sciences 26 Core Concepts and Foundational Science 20 Public Finance in India 19 International Environmental Framework 18 Continents 18 Religions in India 18 Fundamental Rights 18 Concept and Salient Features of the Constitution 17 Indian Biodiversity - Fauna 17 Renewable Energy 16 Major Physical Divisions of India 16 Multilateral Groupings 16 International Institutions 15 Art and Architecture 15 Drainage System 15 Institutional Measures for Environment Conservation 14 Regional Groupings 14 Rivers and Drainage 14 Infrastructure and Investment Models in India 14 Atmosphere 13 Space Technology 13

  1. With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting…

    With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence El Nino's impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between the tropical Western Indian Ocean and the tropical Eastern Indian Ocean. The comparison involving the tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean refers to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, not the IOD.

    Statement 2 is Correct: The IOD can significantly influence the impact of El Niño on the Indian monsoon. A positive IOD often compensates for the deficit rainfall usually associated with El Niño, while a negative IOD can exacerbate the drought conditions caused by El Niño. These two climate patterns interact to determine the overall strength of the monsoon.

    Open this question on its own page

    Indian Geography UPSC 2017 Hard

  2. With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?…

    With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January-March. 2. OMT collected during January-March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2 only
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is Incorrect: While OMT is measured up to the depth of the 26°C isotherm ($D_{26}$), this depth is approximately 59 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January-March, not 129 meters. Statement 2 is Correct: OMT is a more stable and reliable indicator of the upper ocean's heat content than Sea Surface Temperature (SST). Research by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has shown that OMT data collected from January to March can be used to predict whether the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) will be above or below the long-term mean with greater accuracy than SST.

    Open this question on its own page

    Indian Geography UPSC 2020 Hard