DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL-BOPAL, AHMEDABAD
CLASS: IX
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
CHAPTER -2: (GEO.) CLIMATE ASSIGNMENT (2024-25)
Solve the following multiple-choice questions:
Q.1. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason
®. Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Cherapunji receives the highest rainfall in the world.
Reason (R): Mawsynram is located on the windward side of Meghalaya hills, first barrier to
obstruct monsoon
winds.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
Q.2 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason .
Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): South-East coast of India receives rainfall during the winter season.
Reason (R) : Rainfall in the South-East decreases from east to west so this area gets rainfall
during winter season.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
Q.3 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason .
Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Delhi experiences continental type of climate.
Reason (R): As the distance from the sea increases, its moderating influence decreases.
Options: a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
Q4. Monsoon arrives in India approximately in:
(a) Early May
(b) Early July
(c) Early June
(d) Early August
Q5. Which one of the following causes rainfalls during winters in the north-western part of
India?
(a) Cyclonic depression
(b) Retreating monsoon
(c) Western disturbances
(d) Southwest monsoon
Answer the following questions:
Q1. Define- Loo, Kal Baisakhi, mango showers, Monsoon.
Q2. Differentiate between weather & climate.
Q3. Describe any three characteristics of retreating monsoon season in India.
Q4. India’s climate has characteristics of tropical as well as sub-tropical climates” Discuss.
Q5. Describe the regional variations in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable
Examples.
