Geography · General Awareness

Indian Climate and Seasons

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The Indian climate is characterized by distinct seasonal variations, primarily driven by the southwest and retreating monsoons. Geography questions often focus on rainfall distribution, regional climate types, and pressure gradients. Solving these questions helps in understanding the underlying factors affecting Indian weather.

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Indian Climate and Seasons Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following brings the winter rainfall in the northern India?

  1. South – West monsoon

  2. Mediterranean cyclones

  3. South – East monsoon

  4. Eastern disturbances

  5. North – East monsoon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mediterranean cyclones bring the winter rain in northern India. These cyclones are also called as the western disturbances or the temperate cyclones.

Multiple choice

What are the conditions for dry farming?

  1. Hot and dry conditions with rainfall less than 100 cm

  2. Cold and dry condition with rainfall less than 75 cm

  3. Hot and dry conditions with very scanty rainfall and extremely dry conditions

  4. Cool and humid conditons

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dry farming is done in the regions where average rainfall is less than 75 cm and hot and dry conditions prevail.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

  1. If we don’t consume enough water, we can get dehydrated.

  2. Children should eat cool ice creams to beat the heat.

  3. We must eat lots of fruits and vegetables during summers.

  4. The congestion on the roads increases the heat.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

None of the other three is mentioned in the passage.

Multiple choice

Why do fire accidents become more serious in summer?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

  1. Fire is uncontrollable in summers.

  2. Water shortage aggravates the problem.

  3. Due to heat, things catch fire easily.

  4. It becomes hot during the season.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There is water shortage; so fire spreads easily.

Multiple choice

What can be the title of the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

  1. The Havoc of Summers

  2. The Importance of Summers

  3. The Problems of Summers

  4. The Summer Season
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The whole passage describes the season and how it disturbs the life of people in India. The passage shows summers in very poor light and shows how it puts life into disarray.

Multiple choice

How does the shade of trees help during the day?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

  1. People feel cool under the shade.

  2. It provides little relief.

  3. People can avoid the sun.

  4. People still cannot avoid the sun.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

“Still there is no relief from the heat.” ‘Little relief’ means almost no relief.

Multiple choice

What does the author mean by the expression “remarkable for its heat"?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

  1. Known for the terrible heat

  2. Known for people’s suffering from morning till midnight

  3. Known for two months of misery

  4. Notable for the heat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

No suffering or misery can be derived from the phrase.

Multiple choice

Why do people prefer to finish their work in the morning?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

  1. They feel hydrated in the morning.

  2. They are afraid to go out.

  3. Heat increases as the sun rises.

  4. They feel energetic in the morning.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It is mentioned that in the morning, the weather is pleasant.

Multiple choice

Which of following is/are the characteristics of Western Ghats?

  1. Average rainfall in Western Ghats is more than 200 cm.

  2. All major rivers of India originating from western ghats flow west to east.

  3. Western Ghats is one of the hotspot regions of India.

  4. The major trees of Western Ghats are Rosewood, Mahagony, Aini and Ebony.

  5. All above statements are true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

So all the above statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The whole of northern India experiences a climate having tropical features.
  2. Relatively high temperature almost throughout the year and predominantly dry winters are the two characteristic features of equatorial climate.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The whole of India, despite being the location of its northern portion in subtropical region, experiences ‘tropical monsoon climate’. This is the manifestation of the influence of Himalayas on the Indian subcontinent. Statement 2 is incorrect: There are no winters in equatorial regions.