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Topic 177 · Answers

Monsoon forecast cut and the economy

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On 29 May 2026 IMD cut its monsoon forecast to what share of the Long Period Average?

    • 92%
    • Correct answer: 90%
    • 96%
    • 87%

    Core Trigger: On 29 May 2026 IMD cut its monsoon forecast to 90% of the Long Period Average, from 92% on 13 April.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    IMD gave what chance of a deficient monsoon season as ENSO conditions moved towards El Nino?

    • 40%
    • 50%
    • 75%
    • Correct answer: 60%

    Outlook: IMD gave a 60% chance of a deficient season as neutral ENSO conditions moved towards El Nino.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Which Union Minister warned on 23 June 2026 of a possible 'super' El Nino?

    • Correct answer: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
    • Nirmala Sitharaman
    • Hardeep Singh Puri
    • Piyush Goyal

    Official Voice: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan warned on 23 June 2026 of a possible 'super' El Nino.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    The monsoon reached Kerala on 4 June 2026, how many days after its normal onset date?

    • Correct answer: Three days
    • One day
    • Five days
    • Seven days

    Onset: The monsoon reached Kerala on 4 June 2026, three days after the normal date of 1 June.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    June 2026 rainfall fell short of the LPA by what percentage?

    • 28.4%
    • Correct answer: 39.8%
    • 33.5%
    • 45.2%

    Data Point: June 2026 rain was 99.5 mm against an LPA of 165.3 mm, a shortfall of 39.8%.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    About what share of India's net sown area is irrigated?

    • 35%
    • 70%
    • Correct answer: 55%
    • 45%

    Stakeholders: Only about 55% of net sown area is irrigated; food carries about two-fifths of the Consumer Price Index weight.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer C

    The India Meteorological Department is headquartered in which city?

    • Pune
    • Mumbai
    • Correct answer: New Delhi
    • Kolkata

    Headquarters: The India Meteorological Department, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is headquartered in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    Consider: 1. IMD was established in 1875. 2. IMD functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Founded: IMD was established in 1875, with H.F. Blanford as Meteorological Reporter.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    IMD has issued two-stage operational long-range monsoon forecasts since which year?

    • 1988
    • Correct answer: 2003
    • 1995
    • 2010

    Landmark: IMD has issued two-stage operational long-range monsoon forecasts, in April and end-May, since 2003.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1. The LPA is the 1971-2020 average June-September rainfall. 2. Rainfall of 96-104% of the LPA is classed normal. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Key Term: The LPA is the 1971-2020 average June-September rainfall, 87 cm; below 90% of it is deficient and 96-104% normal.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 177, point 11

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