Hard

Climates of India — Hard

15 questions 18 min PYQ-grade reasoning

Q1. Match the climatic factors in Column A with their effects in Column B : A: (1) Latitude (2) Altitude (3) Proximity to the ocean (4) Monsoon winds B: (a) Brings wet air to India during summer (b) Creates different climates in the north and south (c) Keeps higher places cooler (d) Moderates the temperature
- A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
- B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
- C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
- D. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
Q2. Statement I: States like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh often receive dry, hot winds in summer. Statement II: These winds travel over the deserts of Arabia to Afghanistan before reaching India. Statement III: These winds cause severe cold waves in summer. Which is correct?
- A. I and II only
- B. II and III only
- C. I and III only
- D. All three
Q3. Assertion (A): In summer, winds in India blow from the cooler ocean towards the hot land. Reason (R): As the Asian landmass heats up faster than the ocean, a powerful low-pressure system develops over it, and air always flows from high pressure to low pressure.
- 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, R is false.
- D. A is false, R is true.
Q4. Ravi's family is planning a summer trip to escape the heat of the Delhi plains. They want a place described in the chapter as 'temperate' — moderately cold winters and not-too-hot summers. Which of the following BEST fits the description?
- A. A high Himalayan peak with snowy winters and cool summers
- B. A hill station in the lower Himalayas, where many people seek relief from the heat of the plains
- C. The Thar Desert in western Rajasthan
- D. The central Deccan plateau in Maharashtra
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about the role of the Western Ghats in India's southwest monsoon, according to?
- A. The Western Ghats act as a natural barrier to the southwest monsoon winds.
- B. Their western slopes receive much rainfall.
- C. The Deccan plateau to the east receives less rainfall, often with interruptions.
- D. The Western Ghats block the monsoon completely, so the Deccan plateau receives no rainfall at all.
Q6. Traditional ways to predict the monsoon. Which of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched?
- A. Konkan fishermen — observe when crows build their nests high on tree-tops
- B. Konkan fishermen — observe when fishes that normally stay under water are seen at the surface
- C. Southern India — observe when the Golden Shower tree blossoms; monsoon arrives within 10 days
- D. Konkan fishermen — observe the flowering of the Cassia fistula tree
Q7. Statement I: A cyclone develops when atmospheric pressure near the sea becomes lower than surrounding areas, creating a low-pressure system. Statement II: Winds collect moisture and rotate inwards towards the centre. Statement III: The cloudless centre of the cyclone is called 'the eye of the cyclone'. Which is correct?
- A. I and II only
- B. II and III only
- C. I and III only
- D. All three
Q8. The states 'particularly vulnerable to floods' during the monsoons. Which of the following sets is given in the chapter?
- A. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Assam
- B. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
- C. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
- D. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Q9. Aarti reads and notes that landslides are common in certain regions and that human activities have increased their chances. Which is NOT a human cause of landslides listed in the chapter?
- A. Cutting down of forests (deforestation)
- B. Building infrastructure without following approved methods
- C. Construction of too many buildings that block the natural flow of water
- D. Burning of fossil fuels for transport
Q10. Assertion (A): The natural greenhouse effect is essential for life on Earth. Reason (R): Carbon dioxide and other gases trap heat from the Sun, warming the Earth enough to support life.
- 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, R is false.
- D. A is false, R is true.
Q11. 'mitigation' is defined as the adoption of steps to slow down global warming. Which of the following sets of measures is listed in the chapter as climate mitigation by governments?
- A. Cutting greenhouse gas emissions, planting trees, boosting renewable energy and improving energy efficiency
- B. Building larger drainage systems and concrete embankments in cities
- C. Cutting forests for agricultural expansion and constructing more roads
- D. Increasing the use of coal and petroleum for industrial growth
Q12. Assertion (A): The Thar Desert experiences hot and dry winds without much obstruction. Reason (R): The nearly flat topography of the Thar Desert has nothing to protect it from such winds.
- 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, R is false.
- D. A is false, R is true.
Q13. Why many cities experience flooding during heavy rainfall. Which of the following is NOT a cause given in the chapter?
- A. An overburdened drainage system
- B. Poorly planned construction encroaching on the waterways and blocking the flow of water
- C. Urban surfaces of concrete or asphalt that do not allow water to be absorbed by the earth
- D. Increased greenhouse gas emissions from city vehicles
Q14. Statement I: In winter, the landmass cools down more rapidly than the ocean. Statement II: The land then has a high-pressure system while the ocean remains warmer with relatively lower pressure. Statement III: This causes winds to blow from the land towards the ocean, bringing dry conditions to much of Asia. Which is correct?
- A. I and II only
- B. II and III only
- C. I and III only
- D. All three
Q15. Between natural climate change and recent human-driven climate change. Which of the following is NOT a human cause of climate change listed in the chapter?
- A. Burning of fossil fuels
- B. Deforestation
- C. Environmentally harmful industrial practices and patterns of excessive consumption
- D. Volcanic eruptions and natural variations in the Earth's orbit

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