CBSE Class 7 Social Science Climates of India (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. Which of the following statements best describes India’s climate?

A a) Uniform throughout the country B b) Varies from region to region C c) Same as equatorial regions D d) Similar to Mediterranean type

2. The season that marks the withdrawal of monsoon from northern India is —

A a) Cold weather season B b) Hot weather season C c) Retreating monsoon season D d) Advancing monsoon season

3. Which of the following areas is known as a rain shadow region in India?

A a) Western Rajasthan B b) Meghalaya C c) Western Ghats D d) Coastal Odisha

4. During which season do western disturbances cause rainfall in north India?

A a) Summer season B b) Winter season C c) Monsoon season D d) Post-monsoon season

5. 1. Assertion (A): Places near the Equator are hotter than those near the poles.Reason (R): The sun’s rays fall more directly on the Equator and cover a smaller surface area than at the poles.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C A is true, but R is false D A is false, but R is true

6. As we move away from the Equator towards the poles, the temperature —

A Increases gradually B Decreases gradually C Remains constant D Becomes hot and dry

7. Why do polar regions remain cold throughout the year?

A They receive vertical rays of the Sun B They receive oblique rays of the Sun spread over a large area C They receive heavy rainfall D They are covered with dense forests

8. 1. Statement 1: The latitude of a place affects its climate.Statement 2: The farther a place is from the Equator, the colder it becomes.

A Both statements are true B Both statements are false C Only Statement 1 is true D Only Statement 2 is true

9. The figure below shows that the Sun’s rays at the Equator are —

A Oblique and spread over a wide area B Perpendicular and concentrated on a smaller area C Parallel and reflected by the ocean D Weak and scattered through the atmosphere

10. 1. Assertion (A): Shimla and Ooty have hotter climates than the nearby plains.Reason (R): The temperature decreases as altitude increases due to a fall in air pressure and density.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C A is true, but R is false D A is false, but R is true