CBSE Class 7 Social Science Climates of India (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. The word 'monsoon' is derived from which language?

A Hindi B Arabic C Sanskrit D Latin

2. The duration of the southwest monsoon in India is from:

A December to February B June to September C March to May D October to November

3. Which of the following factors influences the climate of India the most?

A Long coastline B Himalayas C Deserts D Rivers

4. The retreating monsoon season occurs during:

A October–November B January–February

5. The cold weather season in India lasts from:

A March to May B June to September C December to February D October to November

6. Which part of India receives the highest rainfall?

A Western Rajasthan B Meghalaya C Gujarat D Punjab

7. Which of the following states receives rainfall from the northeast monsoon?

A Punjab B Tamil Nadu C Rajasthan D Gujarat

8. The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the:

A Northern part of India B Central part of India C Southern part of India D Western part of India

9. Which of the following separates the Indian subcontinent from Central Asia?

A Himalayas B Vindhyas C Aravallis D Satpuras

10. If the southwest monsoon is delayed, which crop will be affected first?

A Wheat B Rice C Barley D Mustard