CHAPTER-3
CLIMATES OF INDIA
One-Mark Questions (Objective Type)
1. Fill in the Blank:
The average weather condition of a place for a long period is called ___.
➤ Answer: Climate
2. MCQ:
India has which type of climate?
a) Tropical desert
b) Tropical monsoon
c) Temperate
d) Polar
➤ Answer: b) Tropical monsoon
3. True/False:
The climate of a place remains the same throughout the year.
➤ Answer: False
4. Fill in the Blank:
The monsoon winds blow from the ___ during summer.
➤ Answer: South-west
5. MCQ:
Which state receives the highest rainfall in India?
a) Rajasthan
b) Kerala
c) Meghalaya
d) Gujarat
➤ Answer: c) Meghalaya
6. True/False:
Loo is a hot and dry wind that blows in summer in northern India.
➤ Answer: True
7. Fill in the Blank:
The climate of India is strongly influenced by the ___ Ocean.
➤ Answer: Indian
8. MCQ:
Which of the following is not a season in India?
a) Cold Weather Season
b) Hot Weather Season
c) Winter Monsoon
d) Southwest Monsoon
➤ Answer: c) Winter Monsoon
9. Fill in the Blank:
The hot weather season in India is from ___ to ___.
➤ Answer: March to May
10. MCQ:
The retreating monsoon season occurs in:
a) January–March
b) June–September
c) October–November
d) March–May
➤ Answer: c) October–November
2 Two-Mark Questions (Short Answer)
Q1. What do you mean by ‘monsoon’?
➤ Answer:
The term ‘monsoon’ refers to the seasonal reversal in wind direction, bringing heavy
rainfall during the summer in India.
Q2. Name the four major seasons in India.
➤ Answer:
The four seasons are:
Cold Weather Season (Winter),Hot Weather Season (Summer),South-West Monsoon
Season (Rainy),Retreating Monsoon Season (Autumn)
Three-Mark Questions
Q1. How does the Himalayas influence the climate of India?
➤ Answer:
The Himalayas act as a barrier against the cold winds from Central Asia, keeping the
northern part of India warmer in winter. They also help in trapping the monsoon
winds, causing heavy rainfall on the Indian side.
Q2. Write a short note on the retreating monsoon season.
➤ Answer:
The retreating monsoon season occurs from October to November. During this time,
the monsoon winds begin to withdraw from the Indian subcontinent. It is marked by
clear skies and high temperatures during the day. Coastal Tamil Nadu receives
rainfall in this season due to cyclonic activity.
Five-Mark Question (Long Answer)
Q. Describe the four major seasons of India with their main features.
➤ Answer:
1. Cold Weather Season (Winter) – December to February:
Cool and dry weather,Northern India experiences cold [Link] are warm
and nights are cold.
2. Hot Weather Season (Summer) – March to May:High temperatures, especially in
northern [Link] (hot dry wind) [Link] land heats up rapidly.
3. South-West Monsoon Season (Rainy) – June to September:
Monsoon winds blow from the Arabian Sea and Bay of [Link] rainfall occurs
across [Link] agriculture, especially rice cultivation.
4. Retreating Monsoon Season – October to November:
Winds start [Link] Nadu and Andhra Pradesh get [Link] are
common on the east coast.