CBSE Class 7 Social Science Climates of India (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. Which of the following is incorrect about monsoon?

A It reverses direction twice a year. B It blows from land to sea in summer. C It brings rainfall to most of India. D It is seasonal in nature.

2. Statement 1: Western Ghats get heavy rainfall. Statement 2: They lie on the leeward side of monsoon.

A Both true B Both false C 1 true, 2 false D 1 false, 2 true

3. Shillong lies in a rain shadow area. It receives less rainfall than Cherrapunji.

A Both true B Both false C 1 true, 2 false D 1 false, 2 true

4. Identify the incorrect pair:

A Cold season – December to February B Hot season – March to May C Advancing monsoon – October to November D Retreating monsoon – June to September

5. Which of the following statements is true about Delhi’s climate?

A It is moderate. B It is extreme. C It is equatorial. D It is marine.

6. Statement 1: Monsoon rainfall is evenly distributed in India. Statement 2: Some regions receive less than 25 cm of rain.

A Both true B Both false C Statement 1 false, 2 true D Statement 1 true, 2 false

7. Which statement about the northeast monsoon is correct?

A It brings rain to northern plains. B It blows from sea to land. C It gives rainfall mainly to Tamil Nadu coast. D It causes heavy snow in Himalayas.

8. Which statement correctly explains India’s climatic diversity?

A Ladakh – cold desert; Kerala – hot and wet B Rajasthan – wet; Meghalaya – dry C Delhi – moderate; Chennai – extreme D All parts – same temperature

9. Which of the following statements about monsoon rainfall is true?

A It begins simultaneously all over India. B It starts in Kerala and gradually moves northward. C It starts from Punjab and moves southward. D It occurs throughout the year.

10. The place that receives the earliest rainfall from the southwest monsoon is —

A a) Kerala B b) Mumbai C c) Delhi D d) Kolkata