Chapter 4: Climate
Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Physical
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Climate
Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Physical
Related PYQs (10)
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.69
According to the above passage, the biggest challenge to world agriculture is:
CSAT
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate'?
1
Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2
Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3
Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
2
It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
3
Maximum precipitation is between December and May.
Geography
2017•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?
Geography
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.
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2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.1
Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
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2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
Why is the South-West Monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?
GS-I
2026•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Compare the Loo, Chinook and Foehn winds with respect to their regions of prevalence, their nature and climatic impacts.
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2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
1
Thermal difference between land and water
2
Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3
Presence of strong winds in the interior
4
Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
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2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
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