1. 30. A: The rainfall in India is seasonal. R: Most of the rainfall occurs during the monsoon months.
2. Match the following: Column A (a) June–September (b) December–February (c) March–May Column B (i) Cold weather (ii) Advancing monsoon (iii) Hot weather
3. Match the cities with their rainfall pattern: | City | Rainfall Pattern | | (a) Mumbai | (i) Winter rain | | (b) Chennai | (ii) Summer monsoon| | (c) Delhi | (iii) Both monsoons|
4. Match the following: | Mountain Range | Role | | (a) Himalayas | (i) Prevent cold winds| | (b) Western Ghats| (ii) Receive heavy rainfall| | (c) Aravallis | (iii) Parallel to monsoon path|
5. This place receives the heaviest rainfall in India and is located in Meghalaya.
6. I am a season when crops like wheat and mustard are sown, and the air feels cool and dry. Who am I?
7. I bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu coast after withdrawing from the northern plains. Who am I?
8. I am a city near the Arabian Sea, known for my moderate climate and heavy rainfall during June–September.
9. I am a dry, sandy region where the temperature is very high in the day and low at night.
10. Which of the following statements is true?