Daily Olympiad: Social Science - Climate [20260512]

Challenge yourself with today's CBSE practice! This test covers 'Climate' for Social Science (Grade 9). Level: Medium | Duration: 40 mins.

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1. Which of the following is the primary factor responsible for the climate of India?

Solution
Correct: B
Latitude primarily determines the temperature distribution in India. While other factors influence localized climates, latitude has the most significant overall impact.

2. The retreating monsoon season in India is associated with high temperature regions known as:

Solution
Correct: B
October heat refers to the intense heat wave during the retreating monsoon, particularly noticeable in the Narmada valley, before the onset of winter.

3. The South-West monsoon brings rainfall to India starting from:

Solution
Correct: B
The South-West monsoon, which originates from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, typically begins in June and lasts until September, providing seasonal rainfall.

4. Which state receives rainfall in winter due to the Northeast monsoon?

Solution
Correct: C
The Northeast monsoon, after crossing the Bay of Bengal, brings winter rainfall to the Tamil Nadu coast and surrounding regions.

5. The 'Loo' is a type of:

Solution
Correct: A
The Loo is a hot, dry wind that blows during summer in the northern plains of India, significantly affecting regional temperatures.

6. Which of the following climates is dominant in the Ganga plain?

Solution
Correct: B
The Ganga plain experiences a monsoon climate characterized by distinct wet (monsoon) and dry seasons.

7. The Coriolis effect causes monsoon winds to deflect towards:

Solution
Correct: B
The Earth's rotation creates the Coriolis effect, deflecting the South-West monsoon winds towards the Indian subcontinent from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

8. Which factor is responsible for the low temperature in the Himalayan region?

Solution
Correct: B
Higher altitudes in the Himalayas lead to lower temperatures due to the decrease in atmospheric pressure and insulation from the Earth's surface.

9. The jet streams influence which weather phenomenon in India?

Solution
Correct: C
The Southern and Northern Hemisphere jet streams regulate the timing and intensity of monsoon onset and withdrawal over the Indian subcontinent.

10. Which region receives the highest annual rainfall in India?

Solution
Correct: B
Mawsynram in Meghalaya is known as 'India's Rainiest Place,' receiving over 12,000 mm of rainfall annually due to orographic precipitation.

11. The climate of the Thar Desert is primarily influenced by:

Solution
Correct: C
The Thar Desert, being far from the sea and leeward of the Aravallis, receives minimal rainfall, leading to its arid climate.