Monsoon

Asked 29 times across 6 UPSC exams over 47 years (1979–2026), peaking in 2014.

PYQs

6/4

Exams

Years active

1979–2026

Span

2014

Peak

25/29

Answers

Sample questions

CSE2026

With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?

The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate
It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon
Maximum precipitation is between December and May

A 1 only
B 1 and 2 ✓
C 2 and 3
D 3 only

✓ Correct answer: (B)

Geography › Climatology

GEO2026

Consider the following statements regarding South-West monsoons in India

The monsoons enter into West Bengal from a South-Westerly direction
The retreating South-West monsoons bring rain to the Eastern part of Peninsular India
The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the South-West monsoons

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

Answer key not yet available (pending official release)

Geography › Climatology

NDA2023

Which one of the following climatic regions of the world have a typical characteristic of seasonal reversal of wind ?

A British type Climate
B Mediterranean Climate
C China type Climate
D Monsoon Climate ✓

✓ Correct answer: (D)

Geography › Climatology

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