CHAPTER:-4 CLIMATE
Q.1. What is the name given to the climate of India? Mention any two
factors responsible for such type of climate.
Ans. India has a Tropical Monsoon climate. The two factors responsible for
such a climate are :
(a) The Himalaya stretching from east to west in the north.
(b) The presence of the Monsoon winds which bring rain to the country.
Q.2. Name the factors that influence the climate of India.
Ans. The factors that influence the climate of India are :
(a) The Great Mountain wall of Himalayas.
(b) Latitude or Distance from the Equator.
(c) Altitude
(d) Distance from the sea
(e) Temperate Cyclones or Western Disturbances.
Q.3. Explain two factors that affect the climate of India giving a suitable
example for each.
Ans. The two factors that affect the climate of India are:
(a) The Himalayan Mountain: It acts like a barrier as it prevents the cold winds
from Central Asia from reaching India in winter thus saving it from a severely
cold climate. In the summer season, the Himalayas intercept the rain-hearing
South-West monsoon, causing heavy rain in India.
(b) Distance from the Sea: Places near the sea have a maritime or moderate
climate like Mumbai whereas places far from the sea have a continental
climate. Like Lucknow.
Q.4. State the climatic significance of the Himalayas to the people of India.
Ans. The Himalayas are very important and influence the climate of India
greatly. They stop the rain bearing Bay of Bengal Branch of the South-West
Monsoons which cause rain in India. The Himalayas prevent the cold North-
East Monsoon winds from entering India.
Q.5. Mention two main features of the Indian Monsoon.
Ans. The main features of the Indian Monsoon are :
, (a) Rainfall is mainly relief or Orographic. Most of the rainfall is caused due to
the obstruction of moisture bearing winds by the mountain ranges. As a result,
windward side gets heavy rain while the leeward side gets scanty rain.
(b) The rainfall is erratic and unpredictable. The amount of rainfall varies from
time to time often resulting in floods and droughts. Sometimes, the rainfall
occurs early and at times it is delayed.
Q.6. which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India?
State one main characteristic of this type of climate.
Ans. The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate.
Being away from the sea, they have very hot summers and very cold winters.
Q7. Mention the four seasons that prevail in India stating the months for
each.
Ans. The four seasons that prevail in India are:
(a) The Cold season or the North-East Monsoon Season (December to
February).
(b) The Hot Season (March to May)
(c) The Rainy or the South-West Summer Season (June to September)
(d) The Retreating South-West Summer Season.( October-November)
Q.8. Give two important characteristics of the summer monsoon rainfall in
India.
Or
Give two important characteristics of South-West Monsoon rainfall.
Ans. The two important characteristics of summer monsoon rainfall are :
(a) The summer monsoon rainfall is unevenly distributed as some regions
receive very heavy Rainfall while others receive less.
(b) The rainfall is erratic and unpredictable. The amount of rainfall varies
sometimes. It comes early when the farmers are not ready and at times it is
delayed.
Q.9. Describe the climatic conditions that exist in the subcontinent before
the South-West Monsoons.
Ans. Before the South-West Monsoons strike, the sub-continent is very dry,
therefore hot and a low pressure develops in the north-western part of the
country.
Q.1. What is the name given to the climate of India? Mention any two
factors responsible for such type of climate.
Ans. India has a Tropical Monsoon climate. The two factors responsible for
such a climate are :
(a) The Himalaya stretching from east to west in the north.
(b) The presence of the Monsoon winds which bring rain to the country.
Q.2. Name the factors that influence the climate of India.
Ans. The factors that influence the climate of India are :
(a) The Great Mountain wall of Himalayas.
(b) Latitude or Distance from the Equator.
(c) Altitude
(d) Distance from the sea
(e) Temperate Cyclones or Western Disturbances.
Q.3. Explain two factors that affect the climate of India giving a suitable
example for each.
Ans. The two factors that affect the climate of India are:
(a) The Himalayan Mountain: It acts like a barrier as it prevents the cold winds
from Central Asia from reaching India in winter thus saving it from a severely
cold climate. In the summer season, the Himalayas intercept the rain-hearing
South-West monsoon, causing heavy rain in India.
(b) Distance from the Sea: Places near the sea have a maritime or moderate
climate like Mumbai whereas places far from the sea have a continental
climate. Like Lucknow.
Q.4. State the climatic significance of the Himalayas to the people of India.
Ans. The Himalayas are very important and influence the climate of India
greatly. They stop the rain bearing Bay of Bengal Branch of the South-West
Monsoons which cause rain in India. The Himalayas prevent the cold North-
East Monsoon winds from entering India.
Q.5. Mention two main features of the Indian Monsoon.
Ans. The main features of the Indian Monsoon are :
, (a) Rainfall is mainly relief or Orographic. Most of the rainfall is caused due to
the obstruction of moisture bearing winds by the mountain ranges. As a result,
windward side gets heavy rain while the leeward side gets scanty rain.
(b) The rainfall is erratic and unpredictable. The amount of rainfall varies from
time to time often resulting in floods and droughts. Sometimes, the rainfall
occurs early and at times it is delayed.
Q.6. which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India?
State one main characteristic of this type of climate.
Ans. The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate.
Being away from the sea, they have very hot summers and very cold winters.
Q7. Mention the four seasons that prevail in India stating the months for
each.
Ans. The four seasons that prevail in India are:
(a) The Cold season or the North-East Monsoon Season (December to
February).
(b) The Hot Season (March to May)
(c) The Rainy or the South-West Summer Season (June to September)
(d) The Retreating South-West Summer Season.( October-November)
Q.8. Give two important characteristics of the summer monsoon rainfall in
India.
Or
Give two important characteristics of South-West Monsoon rainfall.
Ans. The two important characteristics of summer monsoon rainfall are :
(a) The summer monsoon rainfall is unevenly distributed as some regions
receive very heavy Rainfall while others receive less.
(b) The rainfall is erratic and unpredictable. The amount of rainfall varies
sometimes. It comes early when the farmers are not ready and at times it is
delayed.
Q.9. Describe the climatic conditions that exist in the subcontinent before
the South-West Monsoons.
Ans. Before the South-West Monsoons strike, the sub-continent is very dry,
therefore hot and a low pressure develops in the north-western part of the
country.
