What is a monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is a monsoon?
A. A type of thunderstorm
B. A seasonal wind that reverses direction
C. A tropical cyclone
D. A cold front
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A monsoon is a seasonal change in wind direction, typically from land to sea in winter and sea to land in summer, bringing heavy rainfall to the land.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a stationary front?
A. Clear skies
B. Strong winds
C. Prolonged weather
D. Rapid temperature change

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Stationary fronts bring prolonged periods of cloudy, rainy weather because neither air mass is moving, leading to persistent precipitation over the same area.

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Question #2
Which of the following is the primary reason for the 'Indian Summer' phenomenon?
A. A period of drought in spring
B. A period of heavy rain in winter
C. A period of warm weather in autumn
D. A period of cold weather in summer

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Indian Summer' is a period of unseasonably warm, dry, and calm weather that occurs in the autumn, typically in North America and Europe, after the first frost.

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During a La Niña event, the Walker Circulation:
A. Strengthens
B. Reverses direction
C. Remains unchanged
D. Weakens

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
During a La Niña event, the Walker Circulation strengthens as the trade winds intensify, pushing warm water further westward in the Pacific. This often results in heavy rainfall in Southeast Asia and Australia.

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