Climate & Climatic Region Drill Test

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Climate & Climatic Region Drill Test - 6

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Question 1
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Which of the following correctly defines `Climate`?

A
Variations in weather of an area at any point of time

B
Weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time

C
State of the atmospheric conditions over a large area at any point of time

D
All of the above

Solution

Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variation over a large area for a long period of time.
Question 2
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What will happen if one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes?

A
The atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.

B
The atmosphere becomes more dense and temperature decreases.

C
The atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature remains the same.

D
The atmosphere becomes more dense and temperature increases.

Solution

As we go from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.
Question 3
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the climate of India?

(i) The climate of India is described as the `polar` type.
(ii) The climate of India has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.
(iii) Precipitation in the upper parts of the Himalayas Occurs mostly in the form of snowfall.

A
Only I

B
Only III

C
II and III

D
All of the above

Solution

The climate of India is described as the `monsoon` type, not `polar` types.
Question 4
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Why does India experience milder winters than Central Asia?

A
Because of the location of Indian Ocean

B
Because of the location of the Himalayas in north

C
Because of the location of equator

D
Because of the south west monsoon winds

Solution

India has the Himalayas to the north. These Himalayas prevent cold winds from central Asia to enter India. It is because of these Himalayas that the Indian subcontinent experiences milder winters than central Asia.
Question 5
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What is the reason behind the origin of the north easterly winds in India?

A
Tropical moderate pressure of the southern hemisphere

B
Tropical low pressure belt of the northern hemisphere

C
Subtropical low pressure belt of the southern hemisphere

D
Subtropical high pressure belt of the northern hemisphere

Solution

India lies in the region of north easterly winds. These winds originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt of the northern hemisphere.
Question 6
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Which of following statement(s) is/are correct about the winds in India?

(i) Southwest Monsoon winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India.
(ii) Subtropical westerly jet streams are located approximately over 10° – 15° north latitude.
(iii) Subtropical easterly jet stream blows over peninsular India

A
Only I

B
Only II

C
II and III

D
I and III

Solution

Subtropical westerly jet streams are located approximately over 27° – 30° north latitude.
Question 7
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Match two following according to the arrival of the monsoon in India.

(a) Saurashtra-Kuchchh
(i) End of June

(b) Delhi (ii) Mid-July

(c) Himachal Pradesh (iii) First week of July

(d) Haryana (iv) Mid-June

A
(a) – (i), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii), (d) – (iv)

B
(a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)

C
(a) – (iv), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii), (d) – (i)

D
(a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iv)
Question 8
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Which of the following is/are correct about the onset of the Monsoon in India?

(i) The duration of the monsoon is between 50-80 days from early June to mid-August.
(ii) With the arrival of monsoon, the normal rainfall increases suddenly.
(iii) The monsoon arrives at the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula by the first week of June.

A
Only I

B
Only II

C
I and II

D
II and III

Solution

The duration of the monsoon is between 100 - 120 days from early June to mid-September.
Question 9
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Which of the following is not true about cold weather season in India?

(i) January and February are the coldest months in the northern part of India.
(ii) During the winter season, the southeast trade winds prevail over the country.
(iii) Winter rainfall has immense importance for the cultivation of `Rabi` crops.

A
Only I

B
I and II

C
Only III

D
I and III

Solution

January and December are the coldest months in the northern part of India. During winter season, north east trade winds prevail over the country.
Question 10
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The weather in winter season is normally marked by

A
high temperatures and high humidity

B
high temperatures and low humidity

C
low temperatures and low humidity

D
low temperature and high humidity

Solution

The weather in winter season is normally marked by clear sky, low temperatures and low humidity and feeble, variable winds.

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(a) Saurashtra-Kuchchh	(i) End of June
(b) Delhi	(ii) Mid-July
(c) Himachal Pradesh	(iii) First week of July
(d) Haryana	(iv) Mid-June

Climate & Climatic Region Drill Test - 6

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Climate & Climatic Region Drill Test - 6

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Question 1

Variations in weather of an area at any point of time

Weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time

State of the atmospheric conditions over a large area at any point of time

All of the above

Solution

Question 2

The atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.

The atmosphere becomes more dense and temperature decreases.

The atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature remains the same.

The atmosphere becomes more dense and temperature increases.

Solution

Question 3

Only I

Only III

II and III

All of the above

Solution

Question 4

Because of the location of Indian Ocean

Because of the location of the Himalayas in north

Because of the location of equator

Because of the south west monsoon winds

Solution

Question 5

Tropical moderate pressure of the southern hemisphere

Tropical low pressure belt of the northern hemisphere

Subtropical low pressure belt of the southern hemisphere

Subtropical high pressure belt of the northern hemisphere

Solution

Question 6

Only I

Only II

II and III

I and III

Solution

Question 7

(a) – (i), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii), (d) – (iv)

(a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)

(a) – (iv), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii), (d) – (i)

(a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iv)

Question 8

Only I

Only II

I and II

II and III

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Question 9

Only I

I and II

Only III

I and III

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Question 10

high temperatures and high humidity

high temperatures and low humidity

low temperatures and low humidity

low temperature and high humidity

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