Climate 9th

1. A farmer notices that the monsoon rains in his region have been delayed by a month. How is this likely to affect his crop yield?

• a) It will increase because plants get more time to grow.

• b) It will decrease because crops need water at the right time.

• c) It will not change because irrigation can replace rainfall.

• d) It will improve because soil will absorb more heat.

2. Which of the following best explains why the Thar Desert experiences extremely high temperatures during the day and very low temperatures at night?

• a) The desert is located near the equator.

• b) The sand in the desert heats up and cools down quickly.

• c) The desert receives heavy rainfall at night.

• d) The desert is surrounded by water bodies.

3. A farmer in Tamil Nadu is planning to grow rice during October-November. Which climatic phenomenon is most important for him to consider?

• a) Southwest Monsoon

• b) Western Disturbances

• c) Northeast Monsoon

• d) Cyclones from the Arabian Sea

4. The Himalayan mountains act as a climatic barrier for India. What would be the impact if they were not present?

• a) India would receive heavier monsoon rains.

• b) India would experience extreme cold similar to Central Asia.

• c) The Arabian Sea would receive snowfall.

• d) The Thar Desert would turn into a rainforest.

5.Why does Mumbai experience less variation in temperature compared to Delhi throughout the year?

• a) Mumbai receives more rainfall than Delhi.

• b) Mumbai is closer to the equator.

• c) The Arabian Sea regulates the temperature in Mumbai.

• d) Delhi is located at a higher altitude than Mumbai.

6.A student in Kolkata observed that the monsoon winds reversed direction in winter. What is the reason for this reversal?

• a) Low pressure develops over the Bay of Bengal.

• b) The Himalayan glaciers start melting.

• c) High pressure develops over the landmass.

• d) Cyclones pull the winds away from India.

7. The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall while the Deccan Plateau remains dry. What explains this phenomenon?

• a) The Arabian Sea is closer to the Western Ghats.

• b) The monsoon winds lose moisture after crossing the Western Ghats.

• c) The Deccan Plateau is at a lower altitude.

• d) The Deccan Plateau receives more sunshine.

8. A fisherman in Odisha wants to predict the impact of a tropical cyclone. Which factor should he observe?

• a) The temperature of the Bay of Bengal

• b) The snowfall in the Himalayas

• c) The humidity in the Thar Desert

• d) The wind direction in Rajasthan

9. A tea planter in Assam notices that excessive rainfall is affecting tea production. Which of the following measures would best help in managing this issue?

• a) Using drought-resistant tea plants

• b) Improving drainage systems in plantations

• c) Planting crops that need less rainfall

• d) Reducing the height of the tea plants

10. Why do the coastal areas of Kerala receive rainfall much earlier than Delhi?

• a) Kerala is closer to the equator.

• b) Kerala has more trees than Delhi.

• c) Monsoon winds first hit the Western coast.

• d) The Arabian Sea is warmer than the Bay of Bengal.