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Wb climate and natural vegetation - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from
    1. South-West Monsoon
    2. Bay of Bengal branch of South-West Monsoon
    3. North-East Monsoon
    4. Arabian Sea branch of South-West Monsoon
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  2. Question 2

    The monsoon reaches West Bengal in the month of ____________ in the middle part of the month.
    1. May
    2. June
    3. July
    4. August
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  3. Question 3

    The summer monsoon normally arrives in South Bengal during
    1. 1 - 5th June
    2. 5 - 10th June
    3. 10 - 15th June
    4. 15 - 20th June
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  4. Question 4

    Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by
    1. Arabian Sea current
    2. Bay of Bengal current
    3. Retrating monsoon
    4. Western disturbances
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  5. Question 5

    The 'Nor-Westers' are particularly good for which crops in West Bengal?
    1. Paddy and Jute
    2. Rice and Wheat
    3. Pulses and Jute
    4. Mustard Oil and Paddy
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  6. Question 6

    In which season Bengal receives torrential rains and thunderstorms known as 'Kal-Baisakhi' ?
    1. Season of retreating monsoon
    2. Season of South-West monsoon
    3. Cold water season
    4. Hot weather season
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  7. Question 7

    Which region in West Bengal receives the highest amount of rainfall?
    1. Foothills of the Himalayas
    2. Coastal areas
    3. Western plateau
    4. Eastern plains
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  8. Question 8

    When do the South-West monsoon winds blow in India?
    1. January - February
    2. March - June
    3. Mid June - September
    4. October - December
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  9. Question 9

    The Climatic conditions caused by tropical cyclones in South and South-West of Bengal is known as
    1. Kal-baisakhi
    2. Nor-wester
    3. Ashwiner Jhar
    4. Mango shower
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  10. Question 10

    Which district of West Bengal likely receives sonwfall during winters?
    1. Alipurduar
    2. Jhargram
    3. Darjeeling
    4. Uttar Dinajpur
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  11. Question 11

    Which among the following place is likely to receive the least rainfall during the Monsoon season?
    1. Bankura
    2. Kalimpong
    3. North 24 Pargana
    4. Howrah
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  12. Question 12

    If West Bengal receives lights showers during cold weather season then it is due to-
    1. South-West monsoon
    2. North-East trade winds
    3. Western disturbances
    4. Both (B) and (C)
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  13. Question 13

    As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), how many recognized seasons are there in West Bengal?
    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. Six
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  14. Question 14

    In which district of West Bengal is the minimum rainfall recorded annually?
    1. Purulia
    2. Darjeeling
    3. Malda
    4. Murshidabad
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  15. Question 15

    What is the average annual rainfall received by West Bengal?
    1. 135 cm
    2. 175 cm
    3. 150 cm
    4. 200 cm
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  16. Question 16

    Which region receives the highest rainfall in West Bengal?
    1. Sundarbans
    2. Purulia
    3. Midnapore
    4. Buxa Dooars
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  17. Question 17

    The local convective thunderstorm that occurs in West Bengal during pre-monsoon is known as:
    1. Loo
    2. Cyclone
    3. Kalbaisakhi
    4. Nor-easter
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  18. Question 18

    Which of the following districts in West Bengal is known for being particularly dry?
    1. Birbhum (Mayureshwar)
    2. Jalpaiguri
    3. Hooghly
    4. Alipurduar
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  19. Question 19

    When does the monsoon hit the North Bengal?
    1. 15 June
    2. 5 June
    3. 12 June
    4. 8 June
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  20. Question 20

    What is the official onset date of monsoon in West Bengal as per IMD?
    1. 5 June
    2. 8 June
    3. 10 June
    4. 15 June
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