Rainfall MCQ Practice Questions

Correct Answer: (C) Kerala

Kerala known for its high rainfall, Kerala experiences both the southwest and northeast monsoons, resulting in an average annual rainfall of around 3,055 mm. Sikkim experiences heavy rainfall, especially during the monsoon season, but the average annual rainfall is less than that of Kerala.
Notably, the highest average annual rainfall occurs in Kerala (3119.2 mm).

State/UTs	Average Annual
	Rainfall (mm)
Arunachal Pradesh	2433.3
Sikkim	2740.0
Kerala	3119.2
Jammu & Kashmir	1324.1

Correct Answer: (C) Ajmer and Shillong

Among the given pairs Ajmer and Shillong are located along the same latitude i.e., 26°– 27° North. But according to data of rainfall statistics of India, 2018 Ajmer is 423.4 mm per annum whereas in Shillong (East Khasi District), rainfall is 5065.8 mm per annum.

Correct Answer: (C) Kochi–Kolkata–Patna–Delhi

According to data of Rainfall Statistics, the correct sequence of the annual rainfall of the given cities in the descending order is –
It is notable that the highest rainfall in India occurs at Mawsynram, Meghalaya.

Place		Rainfall (mm)
Kochi (Ernakulum)	-	3380.6
Kolkata	-	1815.2
Patna	-	906.9
Delhi	-	546.9

Correct Answer: (D) Pre-monsoon rainfall during April/ May

Mango shower is the name of pre-monsoon showers in Karnataka and Kerala that helps in the ripening of mangoes. It is also known as April rains or summer showers. The reason for the Mango showers is the thunderstorms over the Bay of Bengal. The shower prevents mangoes from dropping prematurely.

Correct Answer: (A) Leh

According to data Rainfall Statistics of India, 2019 Leh receives the least rainfall in India. The annual rainfall for the above towns is as follows:
Leh - 65.5 mm (Lowest rainfall in India)
Bikaner - 300.2 cm
Jaisalmer - 261.3 mm (Lowest rainfall in Rajasthan)
Cherrapunji (2015) - 1100 cm (Mawsynram receive the highest rainfall in the world).

Correct Answer: (A) 100 to 150 cm

The shaded part of India represents the region in which mean/ average annual rainfall varies from 100 to 200 cm.

Correct Answer: (C) Balotra

Balotra, in the district of Barmer, Rajasthan, is situated on the slope of the western area of Panchpadra region of Rajasthan. That is why when heavy rainfall occurs in Pushkar hills, floods occur in Balotra region.

Correct Answer: (D) Above 2.5mm in 24 hours.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, a day is defined as a rainy day when it receives rainfall of 2.5 mm or more in 24 hours.

Correct Answer: (B) Jammu and Kashmir

During the question hour, the northern part of Zaskar range in Jammu and Kashmir and Western part of Rajasthan receives an average annual rainfall of 200mm (20cm). Hence, option can be considered as the correct answer. But from the perspective of overall state none of the above will be correct answer.

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