Monsoon Quiz

What is a monsoon?

• A period of heavy rain

• A type of animal

• A kind of food

• A festival

When does the monsoon season usually start in India?

• January

• June

• October

• December

What can heavy monsoon rains sometimes cause?

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

• Droughts

• Tornadoes

Which animal is often heard croaking loudly during the monsoon?

• Snail

• Frog

• Butterfly

• Bird

What instrument is used to measure rainfall?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

Which place in India receives the highest annual rainfall?

• Mumbai

• Mawsynram

• Delhi

• Chennai

Which place in India receives the lowest annual rainfall?

• Chennai

• Mawsynram

• Jaisalmer

• Delhi

What happens to rivers during the monsoon?

• They dry up

• They get full and flow fast

• They freeze

• They disappear

Why are monsoons important for farmers?

• They bring sunshine to crops

• They bring rain which helps crops grow

• They bring snow for the fields

• They bring dry weather

What causes the monsoon rains?

• Cold winds blowing from the mountains

• Hot winds from the desert

• Winds carrying moisture from the ocean

• Winds carrying sand from the desert