Climate of India

The hot and dry wind blowing in the Northern Plains in summers is known as:

• Mango shower

• Kal Baisakhi

• Loo

• None of these

Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India?

• Retreating monsoon

• Western Disturbance

• South-west monsoon

• Cold weather season

Monsoon arrives in India in the month of:

• May

• June

• July

• August

Monsoon is important in India for:

• Water sports

• Melting of glaciers

• Agriculture

• Fish farming

Identify the factors that influence climate of an area. Tick all that are correct:

• Soil

• Vegetation

• Altitude

• Distance from sea

Continental type of climate refers to

• Climate of a continent

• A country in the continent

• An area which is landlocked

• An ares close to the sea

Which place below experience maritime climate

• New Delhi

• Agra

• Bhuvaneshwar

• Shimla

Which place in India experience cool climate throughout the year?

• Mumbai

• Manali

• Agra

• Jaipur

Which of the following is the best example for experiencing equable climate?

• Lucknow

• Mangalore

• Darjeeling

• Delhi

Which of the following places would experience maximum rainfall in the summer monsoon?

• Mumbai, Trivandrum, Goa

• Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

• Cherrapunji, Mawsynram

• Kolkata, Patna, Bhuvaneshwar