The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier by:
A. Reducing temperature
B. Blocking monsoon winds
C. Blocking cold winds from Central Asia
D. Causing winter rainfall
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Himalayas block the cold, dry winds from Central Asia, preventing them from entering India and keeping northern India warmer than it would otherwise be.

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Question #1
The 'break in monsoon' refers to:
A. The onset of the monsoon
B. The retreat of the monsoon
C. The end of the monsoon
D. A period of no rainfall during the monsoon season

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A 'break in monsoon' is a period of one or more weeks during the monsoon season when rainfall is significantly reduced or absent over most of the country. This occurs when the monsoon trough moves northwards towards the Himalayas.

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Question #2
Which of the following Köppen climate types is characterized by a temperate climate?
A. A
B. B
C. D
D. C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
In the Köppen system, 'C' represents temperate (mesothermal) climates, characterized by moderate temperatures with distinct seasons.

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Question #3
What is the name of the phenomenon where the temperature in the thermosphere increases with altitude?
A. Greenhouse effect
B. Adiabatic cooling
C. Temperature inversion
D. Solar radiation absorption

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The increase in temperature with altitude in the thermosphere is due to the absorption of solar radiation by the few gas molecules present.

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