30. A: The rainfall in India is seasonal. R: Most of the rainfall occurs during the monsoon months.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
Match the cities with their rainfall pattern: | City | Rainfall Pattern | | (a) Mumbai | (i) Winter rain | | (b) Chennai | (ii) Summer monsoon| | (c) Delhi | (iii) Both monsoons|
  • a) a–ii, b–i, c–iii
  • b) a–i, b–ii, c–iii
  • c) a–iii, b–ii, c–i
  • d) a–ii, b–iii, c–i
Match the following: | Mountain Range | Role | | (a) Himalayas | (i) Prevent cold winds| | (b) Western Ghats| (ii) Receive heavy rainfall| | (c) Aravallis | (iii) Parallel to monsoon path|
  • a) a–ii, b–i, c–iii
  • b) a–i, b–ii, c–iii
  • c) a–iii, b–ii, c–i
  • d) a–ii, b–iii, c–i
This place receives the heaviest rainfall in India and is located in Meghalaya.
  • Mawsynram
  • Jaisalmer
  • Delhi
  • Shimla
I am a season when crops like wheat and mustard are sown, and the air feels cool and dry. Who am I?
  • Hot weather season
  • Cold weather season
  • Advancing monsoon season
  • Retreating monsoon season
I bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu coast after withdrawing from the northern plains. Who am I?
  • Southwest monsoon
  • Northeast monsoon
  • Western disturbance
  • Convectional rainfall
I am a city near the Arabian Sea, known for my moderate climate and heavy rainfall during June–September.
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Jaipur
  • Bhopal
I am a dry, sandy region where the temperature is very high in the day and low at night.
  • Western Ghats
  • Thar Desert
  • Nilgiris
  • Eastern Himalayas
Which of the following statements is true?
  • Tamil Nadu receives rainfall only from southwest monsoon.
  • Rajasthan receives heavy rainfall in July.
  • The Himalayas stop cold winds from Central Asia.
  • Ladakh has high rainfall.
Which of the following is incorrect about monsoon?
  • It is seasonal in nature.
  • It reverses direction twice a year.
  • It blows from land to sea in summer.
  • It brings rainfall to most of India.
Statement 1: Western Ghats get heavy rainfall. Statement 2: They lie on the leeward side of monsoon.
  • Both true
  • Both false
  • 1 true, 2 false
  • 1 false, 2 true
Shillong lies in a rain shadow area. It receives less rainfall than Cherrapunji.
  • Both true
  • Both false
  • 1 true, 2 false
  • 1 false, 2 true
Identify the incorrect pair:
  • Cold season – December to February
  • Hot season – March to May
  • Advancing monsoon – October to November
  • Retreating monsoon – June to September
Which of the following statements is true about Delhi’s climate?
  • It is moderate.
  • It is extreme.
  • It is equatorial.
  • It is marine.
Statement 1: Monsoon rainfall is evenly distributed in India. Statement 2: Some regions receive less than 25 cm of rain.
  • Both true
  • Both false
  • Statement 1 false, 2 true
  • Statement 1 true, 2 false
Which statement about the northeast monsoon is correct?
  • It brings rain to northern plains.
  • It blows from sea to land.
  • It gives rainfall mainly to Tamil Nadu coast.
  • It causes heavy snow in Himalayas.
Which statement correctly explains India’s climatic diversity?
  • Ladakh – cold desert; Kerala – hot and wet
  • Rajasthan – wet; Meghalaya – dry
  • Delhi – moderate; Chennai – extreme
  • All parts – same temperature
Which of the following statements about monsoon rainfall is true?
  • It begins simultaneously all over India.
  • It starts in Kerala and gradually moves northward.
  • It starts from Punjab and moves southward.
  • It occurs throughout the year.
The place that receives the earliest rainfall from the southwest monsoon is —
  • a) Kerala
  • b) Mumbai
  • c) Delhi
  • d) Kolkata
Which of the following statements best describes India’s climate?
  • a) Uniform throughout the country
  • b) Varies from region to region
  • c) Same as equatorial regions
  • d) Similar to Mediterranean type
The season that marks the withdrawal of monsoon from northern India is —
  • a) Cold weather season
  • b) Hot weather season
  • c) Retreating monsoon season
  • d) Advancing monsoon season
Which of the following areas is known as a rain shadow region in India?
  • a) Western Rajasthan
  • b) Meghalaya
  • c) Western Ghats
  • d) Coastal Odisha
During which season do western disturbances cause rainfall in north India?
  • a) Summer season
  • b) Winter season
  • c) Monsoon season
  • d) Post-monsoon season
1. Assertion (A): Places near the Equator are hotter than those near the poles.Reason (R): The sun’s rays fall more directly on the Equator and cover a smaller surface area than at the poles.
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • A is true, but R is false
  • A is false, but R is true
As we move away from the Equator towards the poles, the temperature —
  • Increases gradually
  • Decreases gradually
  • Remains constant
  • Becomes hot and dry
Why do polar regions remain cold throughout the year?
  • They receive vertical rays of the Sun
  • They receive oblique rays of the Sun spread over a large area
  • They receive heavy rainfall
  • They are covered with dense forests
1. Statement 1: The latitude of a place affects its climate.Statement 2: The farther a place is from the Equator, the colder it becomes.
  • Both statements are true
  • Both statements are false
  • Only Statement 1 is true
  • Only Statement 2 is true
The figure below shows that the Sun’s rays at the Equator are —
  • Oblique and spread over a wide area
  • Perpendicular and concentrated on a smaller area
  • Parallel and reflected by the ocean
  • Weak and scattered through the atmosphere
1. Assertion (A): Shimla and Ooty have hotter climates than the nearby plains.Reason (R): The temperature decreases as altitude increases due to a fall in air pressure and density.
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • A is true, but R is false
  • A is false, but R is true
1. Which of the following statements best explains why mountain regions are cooler than plains?
  • a) Because they receive more rainfall
  • b) Because they are far from the Equator
  • c) Because temperature decreases with increase in height
  • d) Because they are covered with forests
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