9 SST – Climate (FREE MCQ Test)
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Which term refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time?
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In general, seasonal contrasts in temperature conditions are more pronounced in which area?
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If mountains are high enough and lie in the path of rain-bearing winds, what may they cause?
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Which characteristic variation has given rise to variety in the lives of people, including their food, clothes, and kind of houses?
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A third area of low precipitation, besides Western Rajasthan/Gujarat and the interior Deccan, is located around:
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Which force, caused by the earth’s rotation, is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere?
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The climate of India is described as which type?
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In terms of annual precipitation, where does the amount vary to over 400 cm?
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Why are hills typically cooler during summers?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of weather and climate mentioned in the source?
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India’s climate has characteristics of both tropical and subtropical climates because:
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How is ‘Monsoon’ defined in the context of wind direction?
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The word ‘monsoon’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which literally means what?
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In which regions of India is annual precipitation less than 10 cm?
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Where is precipitation mostly in the form of snowfall in India?
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Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for what approximate period of time?
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In summer, the mercury occasionally touches 50°C in some parts of which Indian desert?
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The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and which other control?
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Which location listed below has hardly any difference in day and night temperatures?
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On a winter night, where might the temperature drop as low as minus 45°C?
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The condition where people experience extreme weather (very hot during summers and very cold during winters) due to increased distance from the sea is known as:
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The Himalayas affect India’s climate primarily by acting as barriers for which types of winds?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the six major controls of the climate of any place?
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Due to the curvature of the earth, air temperature generally decreases in which direction?
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Where is there a decrease in rainfall generally from east to west in India?
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