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With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of

Think of Monsoon as a book you have already read. On the page about with reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’, the name written there is Only 2. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2017] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. 1. The winds which blow between 30º N and 60º S latitudes throughout the year are kno

This one is about checking statements. In Monsoon, the true statements together make Only 2. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2015] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Declining of monsoon is indicated by 1. Clear sky 2. Pressure condition in Bay of Bengal 3. Rising temperature on land S

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about Declining of monsoon is indicated by 1, and in Monsoon the answer is 1, 2 and 3. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [40th BPSC (Pre) 1995] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following places experience humid climate? 1. Ahmedabad 2. Kochi 3. Ludhiana 4. Tejpur Select the correct a

You can think of it as a small story. In Monsoon, which of the following places experience humid happened with Only 2 and 4. That is why Only 2 and 4 is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Spl)(Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from Southern India to Northern India. 2. Th

This one is about checking statements. In Monsoon, the true statements together make Both 1 and 2. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2012] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

In the shaded area of the below map, the mean temperature for the month of July varies between

This one is a favourite in exams. In Monsoon, whenever you see in the shaded area of the below, the answer is 25.0 ºC - 27.5 ºC. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2001] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the climate diagram given below. The above diagram is related to the climate of which of the following regions?

In Monsoon, there is a simple fact that answers this. Consider the climate diagram given below. The is North-East region of India. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1993] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): India has a tropical Monsoon type climate. Reason (R): India is located exactly between the tropical lati

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is (A) is true, but (R) is false. In Monsoon, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the map of India given below. The map read with index provided refers to the distribution of Index Above 27 25-

This one is a favourite in exams. In Monsoon, whenever you see consider the map of India given below, the answer is Mean Temperature. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1994] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): India is a Monsoonal Country. Reason (R): The high Himalayas impart it climatic distinctiveness. Code

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Monsoon, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)....

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1996, 1998 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which one of the following is suitable description of North-East India includ

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Monsoon once. As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which is all about Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg). That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg) for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2016] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following type of climate is found in Chhattisgarh state?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Which one of the following type of points to Humid South-East. In Monsoon, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2011] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Monsoon and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.