March Weather and Traditions Quiz

What are hailstones described as in the text?

(a)  

• Layers of ice, milky-white like an onion
• Small pieces of rock

• Drops of frozen rain

• Fluffy snowflakes

What does the saying "Never cast a clout till March be out" mean?

• Wear light clothes in March

• Discard warm clothes in March

• Don’t discard warm clothes until March ends

• Start wearing summer clothes in March

What happens to mosquitoes, flies, and moths in sudden March cold?

(a)  

• They thrive in the cold

• They migrate to warmer areas

• They are frozen to death
• They become more active

How is the Holi festival celebrated according to the text?

• With fireworks and lanterns

• With splashes of coloured water and powders

• With traditional dances

• With a feast of sweets

What happens to insects during sudden March cold?

(a)  

• They become more active

• They are frozen to death
• They migrate to warmer areas

• They thrive in the cold

What are banyan and peepal leaves used for in March?

• Making tea

• Natural bookmarks

• Building nests

• Cooking

How does the koel’s call change in March?

(a)  

• It becomes silent.

• It becomes clear and full-throated.
• It becomes quieter.

• It becomes high-pitched.

What does the sound of the coppersmith bird resemble?

• A car horn

• A short blast of a diesel flour mill

• A whistle

• A drumbeat

Which fruits are seasonal in March?

• Apples and oranges

• Melons, mulberries, and early mangoes

• Bananas and grapes

• Peaches and plums

What is the color of banyan and peepal leaves in March?

• Dark green

• Bright yellow

• Pale pink or silky

• Deep red