The term 'El Niño' literally means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'El Niño' literally means:
A. The cold child
B. The Christ child
C. The little one
D. The warm child
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
El Niño means 'the Christ child' in Spanish, named by Peruvian fishermen who noticed the warming around Christmas time.

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Which of the following is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?
A. Earth's revolution around the sun
B. Earth's rotation
C. Earth's distance from the sun
D. Earth's axial tilt (23.5°)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Seasons are caused by Earth's axial tilt of 23.5°, which means different parts of the Earth receive different amounts of solar radiation at different times of the year as the Earth revolves around the sun.

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The Indian monsoon is primarily driven by:
A. Volcanic activity
B. The Coriolis effect only
C. Temperature difference between land and ocean
D. The Jet stream only

Correct Answer: Option C


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The main source of water for Wular Lake is the river:
A. Sutlej
B. Jhelum
C. Chenab
D. Indus

Correct Answer: Option B


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