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POORNAPRAJNA ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL, , INDIAN CLIMATE, , I. Four choices are given for each of the questions/ incomplete statements., Choose the correct answer, , , , , , 1. The type of climate India has, A. Tundra climate. B. Tropical Monsoon climate., C. Desert type climate. D. Continental climate., , 2. The Cold weather Season in India is between, A. June to September. B. Mid-September to November., C. March to May. D. December to February., , 3. The coldest month of India is,, A. December. B. January. C. February. D. March., , 4. During the winter season, India experiences very cold because, A. India gets oblique rays of the Sun., B. India gets vertical rays of the Sun., C. India is in located in Southern hemisphere., D. India is very close to North Pole., , 5. The Dras near Kargil is famous for, A. Highest Temperature. B. Highest rainfall., C. Lowest temperature. D. Lowest rainfall., , 6. The Summer season in India is from, A. December to February. B. March to May., C. June to Mid-September. D. Mid-September to November., , 7. The temperature is high in India during summer season because, A. Sun's rays fall vertically over the Northern Hemisphere., B. Sun's rays fall vertically over the Southern Hemisphere., C. Sun's rays fall vertically over the Eastern Hemisphere., D. Sun's rays fall vertically over the western Hemisphere., , 8. The place in Rajasthan with highest recorded temperature is, A. Drass. B. Royli. C. Ganganagar D. Mawsynram., , 10th Social Science (English medium) Notes Page 1

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POORNAPRAJNA ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL, , , , , , 9. The place with world recorded rainfall is, A. Ganganagar. B. Royli. C. Mawsynram. D. Augumbe., , >, , 10. The eastern slope of Western Ghats, is called as the ‘rain - shadow area, because,, A. The shadow of the rainy cloud falls on it., B. The eastern slope does not get rainfall, C. Arabian sea branch cause rain to Western Ghats, D. Bay of Bengal branch causes heavy rainfall, , 11. Tropical cyclones frequently occur in the Bay of Bengal during this, , season., A. Winter Season. B. Summer Season., C. Rainy Season. D. Retreating Monsoon Season., , 12. The pre monsoon rain occur in Kerala is called, , A. ‘Andhis’. B. ‘Coffee blossom’., C. ‘Kalabaisakhis’. D. ‘Mango showers’., 13. Coast of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha get rain due to, A. Summer rainfall. B. High temperature., C. Tropical cyclone. D. Low pressure., , 14. The Convectional rain occurs during summer in West Bengal is called, A. ‘Andhis. B. ‘Kalabaisakhis’., C. ‘Mango showers’. D. Coffee blossom., , II. Answer the following questions in WORD/SENTENCE each., 1. Highest temperature recorded in North India during the summer season., Why?, » Long day and distance away from the sea., , 2. Which is the hottest place of India?, >» Ganganagar, , 3. What are the reasons for rainfall at some places in India during AprilMay?, >» Due to Local temperature and winds., , 4. Which season brings highest rainfall in India?, » Southwest monsoon season or rainy season, , 10th Social Science (English medium) Notes Page 2

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POORNAPRAJNA ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL, , , , , , 5. The pre monsoon rain in different names., , , , , , , , , , , , Pre — Monsoon Rain States, Mango Showers Kerala, Coffee Blossoms Karnataka, Kalabaisaki. West Bengal, Andhis. Uttar Pradesh, , , , , , , , , , 6. Which season brings highest rainfall to Tamil Nadu?, » The North East monsoon season or Retreating monsoon season., , 7. The south west monsoon starts to retreat in early October. Why?, » In early October due to decrease of temperature, low pressure area, is gradually replaced by high pressure over the land mass. A low, pressure area is developed over the Bay of Bengal., , 8. What do you meant by monsoon winds?, » The winds which can changes their directions according to season, are known as Monsoon winds, , 9. Which place has recorded the lowest temperature in India?, » Dras near Kargil, , 10. Retreating monsoon season is also called as north east season. Why?, » They blow from North east direction., , 11. The eastern side of Western Ghats do not receive rain as much as, western slopes. Why?, » They lies in rain shadow region, , Ill. Answer the following questions in 2-4 sentences each, , 1. Which are the factors that influence the climate of India?, OR, Why does the climate of India vary from one region to another?, » Latitude, (March-2019), » Height from the sea level,, » Distance from the sea,, > Direction of winds,, > Mountain ranges,, > Ocean currents, , 10th Social Science (English medium) Notes Page 3

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POORNAPRAJNA ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL, , , , , , 2. Which are the important seasons of Indian climate?, > Summer season (March to May), » South-west monsoon season (June to Mid-September), » Retreating monsoon season (Mid-September to November), » Winter season (December to February), , 3. Explain the process of the south-west monsoons, » Because of high temperature low pressure area developed in, central India, > On other hand there is high pressure over Indian Ocean, » Hence moisture laden winds blow from south-west towards India, » They bring 75% of rainfall to different parts of India, , 4. Explain the weather condition in summer season, » Sun ray’s fall vertically over the northern hemisphere, > Hence India recorded highest temperature, » The weather is hot, dry and sultry, > Convectional rain occurs locally in some parts of country, > India receives 10 % of rainfall in this season, , 5. Mention the areas with low rainfall in India, >» Western Kutch, Thar desert and adjoining areas like western, » Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat North of Zaskar range, » The rain shadow area of Western Ghats, Roily in Rajasthan, , 6. Mention the highest rainfall areas in India., >» Western Ghats, Western Coast, >» North-eastern India., >» Mawsynram, » Himachal Pradesh, Northern Uttar Pradesh,Bihar and west Bengal, , 7. What are the characteristics of South West Monsoons?, >» Moisture laden winds., > Blow from June to September., » Bring rain to greater parts of India., > Divided into Arabian & Bay of Bengal branch, > Cause 75% of rain in India., , 10th Social Science (English medium) Notes Page 4