Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - Contemporary India - I

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: What factors affect the climate of a place in India?
(i) Location
(ii) Surface winds
(iii) Relief features
(iv) Upper air circulation
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: (d)
Because climate of a place in India is central by above mention all factors.

Q2: The word ‘Monsoon’ has been derived from the Arabic word ‘Mausam’ which means:
(a) Climatic changes
(b) Seasons
(c) Weather condition
(d) Climatic variation
Ans: (b)
Others are irrelevant.

Q3: What is the average temperature of Chennai during wrinter?
(a) Between 24° – 25°C
(b) Between 10° – 15°C
(c) Between 20° – 25°C
(d) Between 25° – 30°C
Ans: (a)
Because the temperature of a place is always circulated influenced by its geographical location.

Q4: Which of the following seasons are recognised in India.
(i) Cold Weather Season
(ii) Hot Weather Season
(iii) Advancing Monsoon Season
(iv) Retreating Monsoon Season
(a) Only (iv)
(b) Only (iii)
(c) Expect (iv), (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) All season mention in option (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
Ans: (d)
These season are experiences in India, due to its unique geographical location.

Q5: What is climate?
(a) Sum of total weather conditions and variation over a large area of a long time.
(b) Sum of total weather condition over a particular area.
(c) Temperature condition of a particular region.
(d) None of these
Ans: (a)
Because it is the defination of climate other are not clear concepts.

Q6: Which of the following place receive highest rainfall in India as well as in the world?
(a) Silchar
(b) Cherrapunji
(c) Mawsynram
(d) Guwahati
Ans: (c) Mawsynram
Because it is surrounded on all sides by mountains. Once the monsoon winds enters here they can not move forward and causes heavy rainfall here.

Q7: The wind blowing in the northern plains in summer is called …………….
(a) Loo
(b) Trade winds
(c) Kaal Baisakhi
(d) All a, b and c.
Ans: (a)
Other winds bands c have unique geographical features.

Q8: Monsoon arrives in India approximately in ……………. :
(a) Early May
(b) Early June
(c) Early July
(d) Early August
Ans: (b)
It is the time of arriving monsoon in India. May and June are hottest months, July and August are rainiest months in India.

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Q9: ……………. refers to the sum total of weather condition over a long period of time.
Ans: Climate
The term "Climate" refers to the sum total of weather conditions over a long period of time. It is a comprehensive term that includes various weather parameters such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind velocity etc. over a considerable period of time. This period is usually considered to be 30 years according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Q10: ……………. refer to the slab of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time.
Ans: Weather
"Weather" refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any given point of time. It describes the immediate atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation. It can change frequently, from moment to moment and place to place.

Q11: The world is divided into a number of ……………. region.
Ans: Climatic
The world is divided into various "Climatic" regions. These regions are determined based on the type of climate they experience. The climate of a region is influenced by various factors including its latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, wind direction, and ocean currents among others.

Q12: On a winter right, the temperature at Tiruvananthapuram may be …………….
Ans: 22°C
On a winter night, the temperature at Tiruvananthapuram, a city in the southern part of India, may be 22°C. This is due to the city's close proximity to the equator, which ensures a warm and tropical climate throughout the year. The variation in temperature is minimal in this region.

Q13: ……………. coast get most of the rainfall during October and November.
Ans: Tamil Nadu
The "Tamil Nadu" coast receives most of its rainfall during the months of October and November. This is due to the Northeast monsoon winds that blow from the land towards the sea during these months. These winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and cause heavy rainfall over the Tamil Nadu coast.

True/False
Q14: The average temperature of Chennai during winter is between 24° – 25° Celsius.
Ans: True
The average temperature of Chennai during winter is between 24° – 25° Celsius. This is because Chennai is located near the equator and hence, it experiences a tropical climate. As per the NCERT textbook, the winter months in this region are mild and the temperature remains relatively high.

Q15: The Coastal area of India receive tropical type of climate.
Ans: False
The coastal areas of India receive a tropical monsoon type of climate, not just a tropical climate. The NCERT textbook explains that these areas receive heavy rainfall during the monsoon season due to their proximity to the sea. The coastal regions also have moderate temperatures throughout the year due to the moderating effect of the sea.

Q16: One of the states affected by Kal-Baisakhi is West Bengal.
Ans: True
One of the states affected by Kal-Baisakhi is West Bengal. Kal-Baisakhi is a local term for the pre-monsoon showers that occur in West Bengal and parts of Orissa. According to the NCERT textbook, these storms are very violent, often accompanied by high-speed winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage to crops and property.

Q17: Delhi and Kanpur have an extreme climate.
Ans: False
Delhi and Kanpur do not have an extreme climate. According to the NCERT textbook, these cities have a sub-tropical monsoon type of climate. While summers are quite hot with temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, winters can be quite chilly with temperatures sometimes falling below 10 degrees Celsius. This temperature range is not considered extreme when compared to places like Leh or Thar desert which have extreme climates.

Q18. The retreating south-west monsoon season in India begin in November.
Ans: False
The retreating south-west monsoon season in India begins in October, not November. The NCERT textbook explains that this season is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. Towards the end of this season, cyclonic depressions originating in the Bay of Bengal cause heavy and widespread rainfall on the eastern coasts. This season continues until the beginning of winter in December.