Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the Indian monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the Indian monsoon?
A. Ozone depletion
B. Indian Ocean Dipole
C. El Niño
D. Jet Streams
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ozone depletion does not affect the Indian monsoon. The monsoon is influenced by El Niño, IOD, ITCZ, Jet Streams, and land-sea temperature contrast.

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Question #1
Which of the following is the primary characteristic of a tropical savanna climate?
A. Hot summers and cold winters with moderate rainfall
B. Distinct wet and dry seasons
C. Hot and humid year-round
D. Dry and arid conditions year-round

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Tropical savanna climates (Köppen Aw) are characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, with wet summers and dry winters, and temperatures remaining warm throughout the year.

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Question #2
A positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is associated with:
A. Warmer than normal waters in the eastern Indian Ocean
B. Warmer than normal waters in the western Indian Ocean
C. Cooler than normal waters in the western Indian Ocean
D. No change in sea surface temperatures

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A positive IOD event is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and cooler than normal in the east. This often leads to increased rainfall over East Africa and reduced rainfall over Indonesia and Australia.

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

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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