1. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. Weather is the momentary state of the atmosphere.
II. Climate refers to the average of the weather conditions over a longer period of time.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
2. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. Monsoon refers the climate associated with seasonal reversal in the direction of winds.
II. India has hot monsoonal climate.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
3. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. The movement of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) plays an important role in the Indian Monsoon.
II. The ITCZ is a zone of low pressure which attracts inflow of winds from different directions.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
4. Identify the important factors which influence the mechanism of Indian weather.
I. The shifting in the position of ITCZ
II. El-Nino
III. Jet streams
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. All
d. None
5. Match the following local storms with their correct definition:
I. Mango Shower ------- A) Pre-Monsoon showers which help in blossoming of coffee flowers
II. Blossom Shower ----- B) Pre-Monsoon showers which help in the ripening of mangoes
III. Nor Westers --------- C) Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in Northern plains
IV. Loo -------- D) Evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam
a. IA, IIB, IIIC, IVD
b. IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
c. IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
d. ID, IIA, IIIB, IVD
6. Identify the prominent characteristics of Monsoonal Rainfall in India.
I. Rainfall is seasonal in character.
II. Monsoonal Rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography.
III. It has a declining trend with increasing distance from the sea.
IV. The monsoon rains occur in wet spells of few days duration at a time.
a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I,II and IV only
d. All
7. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Monsoons play a pivotal role in the agrarian economy of India.
Reason (R) : Seventy-five percent of the total rain in the country is received during the south-west Monsoon season.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a. Both A and R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.
8. Consider the following statements about retreating monsoon. Identify the right ones.
I. The months of October and November are known for retreating monsoons.
II. It is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.
III. The weather is dry in north India but it is associated with rain in the eastern part of the peninsula.
a. I only
b. II and III only
c. I and III only
d. All
9. Which are the important factors responsible for weather formation in any region?
I. Temperature
II. Latitude
III. Pressure
IV. Rainfall
a. I and II only
b. I and IV only
c. I,II and III only
d. All
10. Which gases are not the green house gases?
a. Methane (CH4)
b. ChlorFluro Carbons (CFC)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
d. Hydrogen (H2)
ANSWER:
1.c
2.c
3.c
4.c
5.b
6.d
7.b
8.d
9.b
10.d
I. Weather is the momentary state of the atmosphere.
II. Climate refers to the average of the weather conditions over a longer period of time.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
2. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. Monsoon refers the climate associated with seasonal reversal in the direction of winds.
II. India has hot monsoonal climate.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
3. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. The movement of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) plays an important role in the Indian Monsoon.
II. The ITCZ is a zone of low pressure which attracts inflow of winds from different directions.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
4. Identify the important factors which influence the mechanism of Indian weather.
I. The shifting in the position of ITCZ
II. El-Nino
III. Jet streams
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. All
d. None
5. Match the following local storms with their correct definition:
I. Mango Shower ------- A) Pre-Monsoon showers which help in blossoming of coffee flowers
II. Blossom Shower ----- B) Pre-Monsoon showers which help in the ripening of mangoes
III. Nor Westers --------- C) Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in Northern plains
IV. Loo -------- D) Evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam
a. IA, IIB, IIIC, IVD
b. IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
c. IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
d. ID, IIA, IIIB, IVD
6. Identify the prominent characteristics of Monsoonal Rainfall in India.
I. Rainfall is seasonal in character.
II. Monsoonal Rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography.
III. It has a declining trend with increasing distance from the sea.
IV. The monsoon rains occur in wet spells of few days duration at a time.
a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I,II and IV only
d. All
7. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Monsoons play a pivotal role in the agrarian economy of India.
Reason (R) : Seventy-five percent of the total rain in the country is received during the south-west Monsoon season.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a. Both A and R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.
8. Consider the following statements about retreating monsoon. Identify the right ones.
I. The months of October and November are known for retreating monsoons.
II. It is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.
III. The weather is dry in north India but it is associated with rain in the eastern part of the peninsula.
a. I only
b. II and III only
c. I and III only
d. All
9. Which are the important factors responsible for weather formation in any region?
I. Temperature
II. Latitude
III. Pressure
IV. Rainfall
a. I and II only
b. I and IV only
c. I,II and III only
d. All
10. Which gases are not the green house gases?
a. Methane (CH4)
b. ChlorFluro Carbons (CFC)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
d. Hydrogen (H2)
ANSWER:
1.c
2.c
3.c
4.c
5.b
6.d
7.b
8.d
9.b
10.d
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