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M.M. 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Which place receives the highest rainfall in the world? (1 Mark)
(i) Silchar
(ii) Cherrapunji
(iii) Mawsynram
(iv) Guwahati
Q2. The hot, dry winds blowing in northern India during summer are called: (1 Mark)
(i) Kaal Baisakhi
(ii) Loo
(iii) Trade Winds
(iv) None of the above
Q3. Monsoon typically arrives in India in: (1 Mark)
(i) Early May
(ii) Early June
(iii) Early July
(iv) Early August
Q4. Which characterizes the cold weather season in India? (1 Mark)
(i) Warm days and warm nights
(ii) Warm days and cold nights
(iii) Cool days and cold nights
(iv) Cold days and warm nights
Q5. The force responsible for deflecting winds due to Earth's rotation is: (1 Mark)
(i) Gravitational force
(ii) Coriolis force
(iii) Frictional force
(iv) Centrifugal force
Q6. What are the six major controls affecting the climate of a place? (2 Mark)
Q7. Why does the Tamil Nadu coast receive rainfall in winter? (2 Mark)
Q8. What is meant by "break" in monsoon? (2 Mark)
Q9. Explain why houses in Rajasthan, the Tarai region, and Assam are built differently due to climatic conditions. (3 Mark)
Q10. Describe the characteristics of the hot weather season in India. (3 Mark)
Q11. Why do parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the leeward side of the Western Ghats receive low rainfall? (3 Mark)
Q12. Discuss the regional variations in India’s climatic conditions with suitable examples. (5 Mark)
Q13. Explain how the monsoon acts as a unifying bond for India. (5 Mark)
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