How do the northern mountains barrier affect the rainfall pattern in Pakistan?

A. By intercepting monsoon winds

B. By blocking western depressions

C. By channeling cold winds southward

D. By creating a rain shadow in the north

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1.
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Which is the coldest place of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. Skardu
One-liner
Skardu is the coldest place in Pakistan, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region at an elevation of about 2,500 meters above sea level.
2.
From which direction do the monsoon winds intercepted by the northern mountains barrier in Pakistan originate?
Correct Answer: D. South
One-liner
The monsoon winds intercepted by Pakistan's northern mountains originate from the South (the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean).
3.
When does the monsoon season typically start in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. July
One-liner
The monsoon season typically starts in Pakistan in July and lasts until September.
4.
During summer, most of the precipitation in Pakistan is received from?
Correct Answer: D. Monsoon
One-liner
During summer, most of the precipitation in Pakistan is received from the Monsoon.
5.
Convection, frontal and relief are the three main types of ?
Correct Answer: D. Rainfall
One-liner
Convection, frontal, and relief are the three main types of rainfall.
6.
How do the northern mountains barrier affect the rainfall pattern in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. By intercepting monsoon winds
One-liner
The northern mountains barrier affects rainfall in Pakistan by intercepting monsoon winds, forcing them to rise, cool, and release precipitation on the windward slopes.
7.
Which country uses GMT+5 as its standard time?
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
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Pakistan uses GMT+5 (UTC+5) as its standard time throughout the year.
8.
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Rainfall intensity for cloudburst (1 hour):
Correct Answer: C. 100 mm
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The rainfall intensity for a cloudburst in one hour is 100 mm.
9.
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Monsoon season in Pakistan starts in July and ends in ?
Correct Answer: B. September
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Monsoon season in Pakistan starts in July and ends in September.
10.
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Subtropical temperatures in Pakistan in summer?
Correct Answer: A. Rise
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Subtropical temperatures in Pakistan rise in summer.

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