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Class 9 Geography Chapter 4 Climate MCQ
Climate refers to:
- Weather conditions over a short period of time
- Weather conditions over a large area for a long period of time
- Temperature and precipitation only
- Atmospheric pressure and humidity only
Answer: b) Weather conditions over a large area for a long period of time
The word “monsoon” is derived from which language?
- English
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Spanish
Answer: c) Arabic
What does the word “mausim” mean in Arabic?
- Wind
- Rain
- Season
- Climate
Answer: c) Season
The term “monsoon” refers to:
- Seasonal changes in temperature
- Seasonal changes in atmospheric pressure
- Seasonal changes in wind direction
- Seasonal changes in humidity levels
Answer: c) Seasonal changes in wind direction
The climate of India is described as:
- Mediterranean
- Monsoon
- Tropical
- Continental
Answer: b) Monsoon
In summer, the temperature in some parts of the Rajasthan desert can reach up to:
- 30°C
- 40°C
- 45°C
- 50°C
Answer: d) 50°C
In which place in Jammu and Kashmir can the temperature drop as low as minus 45°C during winter?
- Pahalgam
- Drass
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Rajasthan desert
Answer: b) Drass
What is the approximate temperature in Thiruvananthapuram during winter?
- 10°C
- 15°C
- 22°C
- 25°C
Answer: c) 22°C
Which line of latitude passes through the middle of India?
- Equator
- Tropic of Cancer
- Tropic of Capricorn
- Prime Meridian
Answer: b) Tropic of Cancer
What type of climate does almost half of India belong to?
- Subtropical
- Mediterranean
- Tropical
- Temperate
Answer: c) Tropical
When does the cold weather season begin in northern India?
- Mid-December
- Mid-November
- Mid-January
- Mid-February
Answer: b) Mid-November
Which months are considered the coldest in the northern part of India?
- November and December
- December and January
- January and February
- February and March
Answer: b) December and January
What is the reason for the rising temperatures during the hot weather season?
- Shifting of the heat belt
- Presence of cyclonic disturbances
- Influence of ocean currents
- Formation of high-pressure systems
Answer: a) Shifting of the heat belt
Also Check-
- Class 9 Geography Chapter 3 Drainage MCQ
- Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 India – Size and location MCQ
- Class 9 Geography Chapter 2 Physical Features of India MCQ
