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1. 1.

   Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:

   1. What is the primary reason the climate of India is characterised as the tropical monsoon type?
      1. The presence of high mountains.
      2. The significant influence of monsoon winds.
      3. The extensive coastline.
      4. The desert regions.
   2. Which characteristic best defines monsoon winds?
      1. They blow constantly from the north.
      2. They bring snow and cold temperatures.
      3. They completely review direction over the year.
      4. They are unaffected by seasonal changes.
   3. Which regions in India experience warm temperatures for most parts of the year?
      1. Regions north of the Tropic of Cancer
      2. Regions along the equator
      3. Regions south of the Tropic of Cancer
      4. Coastal regions
   4. How do the temperature conditions vary in regions north of the Tropic of Cancer in India?
      1. They are hot throughout the year.
      2. They have m inimal temperature variation.
      3. They have distinct summer and winter seasons.
      4. They remain cold throughout the year.
   5. What role dooes the Himalayas play in the climate of the Northern Plains of India?
      1. It allows cold winds from the Arctic Circle to enter India.
      2. It blocks the advancing monsoon winds and causes rainfall.
      3. It reduces the temperature during summer.
      4. It reduces the temperature during winter.
   6. What is the main advantage of the Himalayas intercepting the monsoon winds?
      1. Preventing floods in the Northern Plains
      2. Bringing rainfall to most parts of the country from June to September
      3. Reducing the severity of winter in the Southern Plains
      4. Allowing cold winds to enter Central Asia
   7. Which characteristic feature is NOT typical of the cold season in India?
      1. Clear cloudless skies
      2. High humidity
      3. Light northernly winds
      4. Fine coll weather
   8. What is the primary reason coastal regions of India have more equable temperatures compared to other regions?
      1. The influence of local winds.
      2. The proximity to the equator.
      3. The moderating influence of the sea.
      4. The presence of high mountains.
   9. Which local wind iss known for causing heatwaves that may prove fatal in the Northern Plains of India?
      1. Nor'westers
      2. Loo
      3. Cherry blossom showers
      4. Mango showers
   10. Why does the Thar Desert in western Rajasthan receive very little rainfall from the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon?
       1. The winds lose all their moisture before reaching the desert.
       2. The Thar Desert is located too far north.
       3. The Aravalli Range runs almost parallel to the direction of this branch and does not intercept the wet winds.
       4. The Thar Desert has a different climatic pattern.
2. 2.

   Name the term that best typifies the type of climate experienced in India. Explain the appropriateness of the term.

3. 3.

   How does the Tropic of Cancer influence the climate of India?

4. 4.

   State two ways in which the Himalayas impact the climate of India.

5. 5.

   Explain with suitable examples how altitude influences the climate of a place.

6. 6.

   'Jet streams play and important role in India's climate'. Explain.