The wind blowing in the nothern plains in summers is known as:

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(a)

Kaal Baisakhi

(b)

Trade winds

(c)

Loo

(d)

None of the above

Which one of the following causes rainfall during winters in north-western part of India?

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(a)

Cyclonic depression

(b)

Retreating monsoon

(c)

Western disturbances

(d)

Southwest monsoon

Which one of the following charcterstics the cold weather season in India?

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(a)

Warm days and warm nights

(b)

Warm days and cold nights

(c)

Cool days and cold nights

(d)

Cold days and warm nights

The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time is called

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(a)

Weather

(b)

Climate

(c)

Hot weather

(d)

Cold weather

The state of atmosphere over an area at any point of time is known as 

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(a)

Weather 

(b)

Climate

(c)

Heat

(d)

Cold

Which one of the following is NOT the Climate Controls of a place?

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(a)

Latitude

(b)

Longitude

(c)

Altitude

(d)

Pressure and wind system

Who had named the seasonal reversal of the wind system "monsoon"?

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(a)

Portuguese

(b)

Arabs

(c)

Both (a) and (b)

(d)

None of these

The approximate duration of monsoon is:

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(a)

100-120 days

(b)

150-180 day

(c)

130-150 days

(d)

80-100 days

Describe how the location and relief are important factors in determining the climate in India?

3

(a)

How does the change in pressure condition over southern ocean affect the monsoon.

3

(a)

Which winds account for rainfall along the Malabar coast?

4

(a)

The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.

4

(a)

Give an account of weather conditions and characterictics of the cold seaon.

4

(a)

Study the following climate data and answer the question that follow:

Months	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temperature(in Co)	14.4	16.7	23.3	30.0	33.2	33.3	30.0	29.4	28.9	25.6	19.4	15.6
Rainfall (in cm)	2.5	1.5	1.3	1.0	1.8	7.4	19.3	17.8	11.9	1.3	0.2	1.0

Name of the rainiest month of the year. How much is the rainfall in this month?

4

(a)

Why does mercury rise upto 50 degree celsius in certain places in Rajesthan whereas 20 degree celsius in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir?

4

(a)

How do the following factor influence the climate of India?
Distance from the sea

4

(a)

"The Himalayas is decideing factor in the prevailing climatic conditions in India". Explain

4

(a)

What is Indian Monsoon?

4

(a)

Into which branches does Peninsular India divide the monsoon winds?

4

(a)