MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

a) __________ is the short-term condition of the atmosphere.

b) India experiences __________ major seasons.

c) The Thar desert has a __________ climate.

d) Climate is studied over a period of at least __________ years.

e) The southwest monsoon generally begins in the month of __________.

f) __________ plays a key role in balancing temperatures near coastal areas.

g) A __________ lake outburst flood can occur when glacier dams break.

Question No. 2

Match the terms in Column A with their descriptions in Column B

Answer :

Match the terms in Column A with their descriptions in Column B

Question No. 3

True or False.

Answer :

a) Climate refers to daily weather conditions.

b) Darjeeling has a temperate climate.

c) The Retreating Monsoon brings rainfall to Tamil Nadu.

d) Latitude has no effect on climate.

e) Stepwells help store water in desert areas.

f) All parts of India receive equal rainfall.

g) Deforestation can increase the risk of landslides.

Question No. 4

Answer the following questions in short.

Answer :

d) What is the significance of traditional Indian seasonal names like Vasanta, Grīṣhma, and Varṣā?

e) How do the Himalayas influence the climate of northern India?

g) What is the connection between climate and festivals in India?

a) What is meant by the term ‘Rain Shadow’? How is it formed?

b) Why do coastal areas have milder temperatures as compared to inland areas?

c) How do human activities contribute to the increase in forest fires?

f) Why do deserts have high temperature during the day and low temperature at night?

Question No. 5

Answer the following questions in long.

Answer :

a) Explain how topography affects the climate of a region with suitable examples from India.

b) Describe the formation and effects of cyclones on the eastern coast of India.

d) How does climate impact agriculture and economy in India? Explain with examples.

e) What is climate change? Mention its major causes and explain two effects it has on India.

c) Discuss the role of winds in shaping India’s climate during both summer and winter.

Question No. 6

Distinguish Between:

Answer :

1. Weather and Climate

2. Southwest Monsoon and Northeast Monsoon

Question No. 7

From which language does the word 'monsoon' come?

Answer :

Sanskrit

Persian

Russian

Latin

Question No. 8

Which disaster is caused due to the sudden movement of the earth on a slope?

Answer :

Cyclone

Drought

Landslide

Earthquake

Question No. 9

Which of the following is considered a long-term pattern of weather?

Answer :

Rainfall on Monday

Weekly temperature report

Seasonal forecast

Climate

Question No. 10

Which type of climate is found in the Western Coastal region of India?

Answer :

Arid

Temperate

Tropical Wet

Subtropical

Question No. 11

Which region of India experiences an alpine climate?

Answer :

Thar desert

Kerala coast

Himalayan region

Northern plains

Question No. 12

Which of these is NOT a factor that influences climate?

Answer :

Altitude

Ocean currents

Language

Latitude

Question No. 13

What is the calm area at the centre of a cyclone called?

Answer :

Eye

Core

Centre

Vortex

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