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Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

The total amount of winter rainfall is known as __________ in northern India.

  1. Mango showers

  2. El Nino

  3. Mahawat

  4. Jet stream
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahawat in terms of geography is a small amount of winter rainfall occurring in the northern parts of India due to western and north western cyclonic disturbances. This is best for rabi crops which are grown during the winter season.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

What is the chief characteristics of monsoon climate ?

  1. Daily range of temperature very high

  2. Complete reversal of wind direction with the change of season

  3. Annual range of temperature very high

  4. Heavy rainfall mainly during winter
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Main characteristic features of the tropical monsoon type of climate are:

In tropical monsoon type of climate, there are two dry seasons with low rainfall. For example in India, summers and winters are dry with only little rainfall. While northern parts of the country receive little rainfall during the summer season due to cyclonic depression, Tamil Nadu receives rainfall during winters. Rest of the country experiences hot and dry summers and cool and dry winters.
There is a distinct rainy season with very high rainfall. During the monsoon season in India, many parts of the country receive rainfall as high as 200cm. However, some parts of the country like western Rajasthan, western Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana receive very little rainfall due to relief features.
Rainfall in the tropical monsoon climate is seasonal in nature and is often irregular and uneven.
There is high annual temperature (approx. 260C) in the tropical monsoon type of climate.
Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

 ____________  has humid climatic conditions.

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. The Ganga Valley

  3. West coast of India

  4. Laddakh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The western coast of India is bounded by the Arabian sea. The Climate in this region is hot and humid in summer. Because of the proximity to the ocean humidity level in summer is very high. Winter is mild and very pleasant and here monsoon strikes in the month of July and lasts till September.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

All the regional differences in the climate are described as __________.

  1. Tropical climate

  2. Continental climate

  3. Monsoon climate

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • All the regional differences in the climate are described as monsoon climate because occurrence of rainfall and other climatic conditions are mostly dependent on the monsoons that arise from the border seas and oceans.
  • Winds that give maximum rainfall to India are south west monsoon.
  • During winter months winds blow from northeast. 
  • The southwest monsoon brings rains towards the end of summer.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

The pre-monsoon showers are a common phenomena in __________.

  1. Kerala and the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

  2. Konkan coast and Saurashtra coast

  3. Coromandel coast and Konkan coast

  4. Kerala and the coasts of Karnataka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Pre-monsoon showers often called as mango showers are the rains that include light showers to heavy rains with thunders. These are due to the thunderstorm developed in the Bay of Bengal. These result in falling apart of mangoes from trees and hence called mango showers.
  • Pre-monsoon showers are common especially, in Kerala and Karnataka coasts.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

The spectacular arrival of monsoon winds at the end of the summer season is called ___________.

  1. Advent of monsoon

  2. Arrival of monsoon

  3. Burst of monsoon

  4. Approach of monsoon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • The spectacular arrival of monsoon winds at the end of the summer season is called Burst of monsoon.
  • Burst of monsoon is a phenomenon in which there is a sudden change in weather condition from hot and dry weather to wet and humid climate characterized by rainfall.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

Which of the cities of India experience continental climate of extreme summer and winter temperatures?
(i) Delhi 
(ii) Nagpur
(iii) Kolkata 
(iv) Jaipur

  1. (i), (ii), (iv) only

  2. (i), (ii), (iii) only

  3. (i), (iii), (iv) only

  4. (i), (ii) only
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A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Among the given options Delhi, Nagpur and Jaipur experience very extreme summer and winter temperatures. This is because they are far away from sea and do not experience moderating effect of sea.
  • On the other hand Kolkata is closer to Bay of Bengal and experience moderating summer and winter temperatures.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

Which group of the states is associated with mango showers?

  1. Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir

  2. Gujarat and Rajasthan

  3. Kerala and Karnataka

  4. Karnataka and West Bengal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Mango showers are the rains that include light showers to heavy rains with thunders. These are due to the thunderstorm developed in the Bay of Bengal. These result in falling apart of mangoes from trees.
  • Mango showers are common especially, in Kerala, Karnataka coasts.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

Where is equable type of climate found?

  1. Close to the sea

  2. Far from the sea

  3. Interiors of continents/countries

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Equable type of climate is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Daily and annual range of temperature is low. Equable type of climate is generally found in areas close to the sea. This climate is also known as a maritime climate. Moderate and well-distributed rainfall throughout the year is found in the equable type of climate.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

There are _________ climate zones in India.

  1. 5

  2. 3

  3. 2

  4. 1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India experiences varied climates ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north. Snowfall is received by elevated areas during winters. India has Tropical monsoon type of climate. These varied climates occur due to vast area and latitudinal differences. Climate of India is divided into five different zones known as climate zones. Following are the name of climate zones of India:

  1. Tropical rainy climatic zone
  2. Humid subtropical climatic zone
  3. Tropical Savanna climatic zone
  4. Mountain climatic zone
  5. Desert climatic zone