Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1006] Which is the driest month in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) November

Explanation

Solution: July is the wettest month while November is the driest month in Ladakh.

[#1007] The local name of Autumn season in Kashmir is
Correct Answer

(B) Harud

Explanation

Solution: The local name of Autumn season in Kashmir is Harud.

[#1008] Which season is of longer duration in valley of Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) Winter Season

Explanation

Solution: The temperature begins to fall from November which starts the winter season in Kashmir. The winters are long and severe in Kashmir. The mean temperature is 5°C in the valley. Daytime temperature ranges from 8°C to 15°C. Nights are very cold and ranges from 0 to -2°C. The region receives heavy snowfall during this
season, maximum in January.

[#1009] Cold desert areas of Ladakh comprise which of the following districts?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Cold deserts comprises only two districts, namely, Leh and Kargil.

[#1010] Kashmir valley receives heavy rainfall and snowfall in winter due to
Correct Answer

(A) western disturbances

Explanation

Solution: Kashmir Valley receives heavy snowfall during winter season, maximum in January. Average snowfall is about 120 cm. It is mainly due to Western disturbances, which are temperate cyclones originating from Mediterranean sea.