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WorksheetsClimates of India - MCQs
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
India's climate is described as a _______ type of climate.
Temperate
Tropical monsoon
Polar
Mediterranean
The word 'monsoon' is derived from which language?
Hindi
Arabic
Sanskrit
Latin
The duration of the southwest monsoon in India is from:
December to February
June to September
March to May
October to November
Which of the following factors influences the climate of India the most?
Long coastline
Himalayas
Deserts
Rivers
The retreating monsoon season occurs during:
October–November
January–February
The cold weather season in India lasts from:
March to May
June to September
December to February
October to November
Which part of India receives the highest rainfall?
Western Rajasthan
Meghalaya
Gujarat
Punjab
Which of the following states receives rainfall from the northeast monsoon?
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan
Gujarat
The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the:
Northern part of India
Central part of India
Southern part of India
Western part of India
Which of the following separates the Indian subcontinent from Central Asia?
Himalayas
Vindhyas
Aravallis
Satpuras
If the southwest monsoon is delayed, which crop will be affected first?
Wheat
Rice
Barley
Mustard
Due to western disturbances, which region gets rainfall in winter?
Western Himalayas
Eastern coastal plains
Deccan plateau
Thar desert
The reason Chennai gets rainfall twice a year is because of:
Western disturbance
Both southwest and northeast monsoons
Cyclones
Local convectional rainfall
If the Himalayas were not there, India would have experienced:
Hot winds from Central Asia
Heavier rainfall
Mild winters
Coastal floods
Coastal areas of India experience moderate climate because:
They are far from equator
Sea moderates the temperature
Winds blow continuously
They have high altitude
In Rajasthan, the days are very hot but nights are cool because:
Desert absorbs heat quickly but loses it quickly
Cloud cover is high
Rainfall is frequent
Wind speed is low
Which place in India receives the least rainfall?
Jaisalmer
Shillong
Mumbai
Kochi
When monsoon winds blow from sea to land, they are called:
Land breeze
Sea breeze
Southwest monsoon
Cyclone
In the Deccan plateau, rainfall decreases from:
East to west
North to south
West to east
South to north
In winter, coastal Tamil Nadu receives rainfall due to:
Western disturbance
Northeast monsoon
Convectional rainfall
Cyclone from Arabian Sea
29. A: Shimla is cooler than Delhi even in summer. R: Shimla is located at a higher altitude.
a
b
c
d
30. A: The rainfall in India is seasonal. R: Most of the rainfall occurs during the monsoon months.
a
b
c
d
Match the following: | Column A | Column B | | (a) June–September | (i) Cold weather | | (b) December–February | (ii) Advancing monsoon | | (c) March–May | (iii) Hot weather |
a) a–ii, b–i, c–iii
b) a–iii, b–ii, c–i
c) a–i, b–iii, c–ii
d) a–ii, b–iii, c–i
Match the cities with their rainfall pattern: | City | Rainfall Pattern | | (a) Mumbai | (i) Winter rain | | (b) Chennai | (ii) Summer monsoon| | (c) Delhi | (iii) Both monsoons|
a) a–ii, b–i, c–iii
b) a–i, b–ii, c–iii
c) a–iii, b–ii, c–i
d) a–ii, b–iii, c–i
Match the following: | Mountain Range | Role | | (a) Himalayas | (i) Prevent cold winds| | (b) Western Ghats| (ii) Receive heavy rainfall| | (c) Aravallis | (iii) Parallel to monsoon path|
a) a–ii, b–i, c–iii
b) a–i, b–ii, c–iii
c) a–iii, b–ii, c–i
d) a–ii, b–iii, c–i
This place receives the heaviest rainfall in India and is located in Meghalaya.
Mawsynram
Jaisalmer
Delhi
Shimla
I am a season when crops like wheat and mustard are sown, and the air feels cool and dry. Who am I?
Hot weather season
Cold weather season
Advancing monsoon season
Retreating monsoon season
I bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu coast after withdrawing from the northern plains. Who am I?
Southwest monsoon
Northeast monsoon
Western disturbance
Convectional rainfall
I am a city near the Arabian Sea, known for my moderate climate and heavy rainfall during June–September.
Delhi
Mumbai
Jaipur
Bhopal
I am a dry, sandy region where the temperature is very high in the day and low at night.
Western Ghats
Thar Desert
Nilgiris
Eastern Himalayas
Which of the following statements is true?
Tamil Nadu receives rainfall only from southwest monsoon.
Rajasthan receives heavy rainfall in July.
The Himalayas stop cold winds from Central Asia.
Ladakh has high rainfall.
Which of the following is incorrect about monsoon?
It reverses direction twice a year.
It blows from land to sea in summer.
It brings rainfall to most of India.
It is seasonal in nature.
Statement 1: Western Ghats get heavy rainfall. Statement 2: They lie on the leeward side of monsoon.
Both true
Both false
1 true, 2 false
1 false, 2 true
Shillong lies in a rain shadow area. It receives less rainfall than Cherrapunji.
Both true
Both false
1 true, 2 false
1 false, 2 true
Identify the incorrect pair:
Cold season – December to February
Hot season – March to May
Advancing monsoon – October to November
Retreating monsoon – June to September
Which of the following statements is true about Delhi’s climate?
It is moderate.
It is extreme.
It is equatorial.
It is marine.
Statement 1: Monsoon rainfall is evenly distributed in India. Statement 2: Some regions receive less than 25 cm of rain.
Both true
Both false
Statement 1 false, 2 true
Statement 1 true, 2 false
Which statement about the northeast monsoon is correct?
It brings rain to northern plains.
It blows from sea to land.
It gives rainfall mainly to Tamil Nadu coast.
It causes heavy snow in Himalayas.
Which statement correctly explains India’s climatic diversity?
Ladakh – cold desert; Kerala – hot and wet
Rajasthan – wet; Meghalaya – dry
Delhi – moderate; Chennai – extreme
All parts – same temperature
Which of the following statements about monsoon rainfall is true?
It begins simultaneously all over India.
It starts in Kerala and gradually moves northward.
It starts from Punjab and moves southward.
It occurs throughout the year.
The place that receives the earliest rainfall from the southwest monsoon is —
a) Kerala
b) Mumbai
c) Delhi
d) Kolkata
Which of the following statements best describes India’s climate?
a) Uniform throughout the country
b) Varies from region to region
c) Same as equatorial regions
d) Similar to Mediterranean type
The season that marks the withdrawal of monsoon from northern India is —
a) Cold weather season
b) Hot weather season
c) Retreating monsoon season
d) Advancing monsoon season
Which of the following areas is known as a rain shadow region in India?
a) Western Rajasthan
b) Meghalaya
c) Western Ghats
d) Coastal Odisha
During which season do western disturbances cause rainfall in north India?
a) Summer season
b) Winter season
c) Monsoon season
d) Post-monsoon season
1. Assertion (A): Places near the Equator are hotter than those near the poles.
Reason (R): The sun’s rays fall more directly on the Equator and cover a smaller surface area than at the poles.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
As we move away from the Equator towards the poles, the temperature —
Increases gradually
Decreases gradually
Remains constant
Becomes hot and dry
Why do polar regions remain cold throughout the year?
They receive vertical rays of the Sun
They receive oblique rays of the Sun spread over a large area
They receive heavy rainfall
They are covered with dense forests
1. Statement 1: The latitude of a place affects its climate.
Statement 2: The farther a place is from the Equator, the colder it becomes.
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Only Statement 1 is true
Only Statement 2 is true
The figure below shows that the Sun’s rays at the Equator are —
Oblique and spread over a wide area
Perpendicular and concentrated on a smaller area
Parallel and reflected by the ocean
Weak and scattered through the atmosphere
1. Assertion (A): Shimla and Ooty have hotter climates than the nearby plains.
Reason (R): The temperature decreases as altitude increases due to a fall in air pressure and density.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
1. Which of the following statements best explains why mountain regions are cooler than plains?
a) Because they receive more rainfall
b) Because they are far from the Equator
c) Because temperature decreases with increase in height
d) Because they are covered with forests
Why is Ooty cooler than Coimbatore even though both are at almost the same latitude?
a) Ooty lies at a higher altitude than Coimbatore
b) Ooty is closer to the Equator
c) Ooty receives more sunlight
d) Ooty is near the sea
1. Statement 1: The sun heats the Earth’s surface, and the air near it becomes warmer.
Statement 2: As we move higher, the air becomes less dense and cooler.
a) Both statements are true
b) Both statements are false
c) Only Statement 1 is true
d) Only Statement 2 is true
What does the figure showing hill stations like Shimla, Ooty, and Darjeeling indicate?
a) Higher regions are hotter than plains
b) Higher regions have lower temperature due to altitude
c) Plains receive less sunlight than mountains
d) Temperature increases with height
(A): Coastal areas experience moderate temperatures throughout the year.
Reason (R): The interior parts in the continent experiences colder in winter and hotter in summer.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, but R is false
d) A is false, but R is true
1. Why does Mumbai have a moderate climate compared to Nagpur?
a) Because it receives more rainfall
b) Because it is closer to the sea
c) Because it lies at a higher altitude
d) Because it is farther from the Equator
1. Which of the following best describes the effect of proximity to the sea on climate?
a) Coastal areas have very high temperature differences between day and night
b) Inland areas have less variation in temperature
c) Coastal areas have mild summers and winters
d) Coastal areas are always cold
1. Statement 1: The sea takes longer to heat up and cool down than land.
Statement 2: Because of this, coastal regions have a smaller annual range of temperature than inland regions.
a) Both statements are true
b) Both statements are false
c) Only Statement 1 is true
d) Only Statement 2 is true
The figure comparing coastal and inland regions shows that —
a) The sea heats up faster than land
b) The sea moderates the temperature of nearby coastal areas
c) Inland regions remain cooler in summer
d) Coastal regions have extreme temperature differences
1. Assertion (A): Winds play an important role in determining the temperature and rainfall of a region.
Reason (R): Winds coming from the sea are dry, while those from deserts are full of moisture.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, but R is false
d) A is false, but R is true
Hot and dry winds blowing over Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan in summer come from —
a) The Bay of Bengal
b) The Arabian Sea
c) The deserts of Arabia and Afghanistan
d) The Himalayas
1. During winter, cold winds blowing from across the Himalayas cause —
a) Heat waves
b) Rainfall in coastal regions
c) Cold waves in northern India
d) Hot and humid weather
1. The diagram showing air movement and cyclonic circulation indicates that —
a) Winds do not affect the weather of a place
b) Winds can carry heat and moisture over long distances
c) Winds always move from the sea to land
d) Winds blow only during summer months
1. Statement 1: Urban heat islands are cities with dense concrete structures that trap heat.
Statement 2: Urban areas are usually cooler than the surrounding countryside.
a) Both statements are true
b) Both statements are false
c) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false
d) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true
1. The diagram illustrating urban heat islands shows that —
a) Cities with more vegetation are hotter than those with buildings
b) Urban areas absorb and retain more heat due to concrete surfaces
c) The Himalayas cause urban heat islands
d) Rural areas remain warmer at night
1. The term ‘monsoon’ comes from the Arabic word mausim, which means —
a) Rain
b) Season
c) Wind
d) Ocean
1. Which of the following statements about the southwest monsoon is correct?
a) It blows from land to sea and brings dry weather
b) It blows from sea to land and brings heavy rainfall
c) It brings snowfall to the Himalayas
d) It occurs in the winter months only
1. Statement 1: In winter, the landmass cools faster than the ocean.
Statement 2: During this period, winds blow from the land to the ocean, bringing dry conditions.
a) Both statements are true
b) Both statements are false
c) Only Statement 1 is true
d) Only Statement 2 is true
1. The arrows in the figure showing southwest and northeast monsoons indicate that —
a) Winds blow from land to sea during summer
b) Winds reverse direction between summer and winter
c) Winds always blow from west to east
d) The Arabian Sea does not affect Indian monsoons
