Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Match List I with List II:

List I List II
1. Temperate cyclones in northwestern India A. Abrupt temperature decline of about 5°C–8°C
2. Burst of the southwest monsoon B. Dry spell when winds blow parallel to the coast
3. Cyclonic depressions during the retreating monsoon C. Major contribution to Coromandel Coast rainfall
4. Break in the monsoon along the west coast D. Rain beneficial for rabi crops

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
  2. 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
  3. 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
  4. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
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