ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Climate of India is strongly influenced by

   1. A. Trade winds
   2. B. Loo
   3. C. Easterly winds
   4. D. Monsoon winds
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2. 2.
   What type of climate prevails over India, and which factor is responsible for it?

   1. A. Temperate climate; influenced by polar winds
   2. B. Tropical monsoon climate; influenced by monsoon winds and geographical diversity
   3. C. Desert climate; influenced by arid conditions
   4. D. Mediterranean climate; influenced by coastal proximity
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3. 3.
   What does the season of 'Retreating Monsoons' refer to?

   1. A. The onset of monsoon winds in June, bringing heavy rainfall.
   2. B. The period from October to November when southwest monsoon winds withdraw.
   3. C. The dry season from December to February with no rainfall.
   4. D. The peak monsoon months of July and August with maximum rainfall.
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4. 4.
   What is the name and direction of the winds that cause snow and rainfall in northern India during winter?

   1. A. Southwest monsoons moving east to west.
   2. B. Temperate cyclones moving from west to east.
   3. C. North-East monsoons moving south to north.
   4. D. Trade winds moving from east to west.
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5. 5.
   Which of the following pairs correctly identifies two local winds that blow in India and describes each briefly?

   1. A. Loo: A hot and dry wind blowing across the northern plains; Land Breeze: A wind blowing from land to sea in coastal areas.
   2. B. Mistral: A cold wind blowing in northern India; Sea Breeze: A wind blowing from sea to land during the day.
   3. C. Chinook: A warm wind in the Himalayas; Monsoon: A seasonal wind bringing heavy rainfall.
   4. D. Foehn: A dry wind in the Western Ghats; Loo: A cold wind in coastal regions.
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6. 6.
   Which of the following best describes the 'retreat of monsoons' and the atmospheric conditions associated with it?

   1. A. The onset of monsoon winds in June, marked by rising temperatures and high humidity.
   2. B. A transitional period between monsoon and winter seasons, caused by the southward movement of the sun and weakening of low-pressure belts.
   3. C. The arrival of cyclonic storms in coastal areas, leading to heavy rainfall in October.
   4. D. The shift of monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, increasing rainfall in eastern India.
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7. 7.
   In the cold season, rain is caused in the coastal region of Tamil Nadu by:

   1. A. South-West monsoon
   2. B. South-East monsoon
   3. C. North-West monsoon
   4. D. North-East monsoon
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8. 8.
   Which of the following is NOT a key feature of rainfall in India?

   1. A. 70% of annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season over three months
   2. B. Rainfall is highly predictable in quantity and timing, preventing floods and droughts
   3. C. A small portion of rainfall comes from non-monsoon sources like cyclones
   4. D. Unpredictable rainfall patterns can lead to both floods and droughts
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9. 9.
   If the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Himalayas were absent, how would India's climate be affected in terms of temperature and precipitation?

   1. A. Hotter summers, colder winters, and significantly reduced rainfall.
   2. B. Milder summers, warmer winters, and increased cyclonic rainfall.
   3. C. Cooler summers, milder winters, and uniform rainfall distribution.
   4. D. No change in temperature but increased rainfall due to global winds.
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10. 10.
    Why does the Monsoon wind change its direction according to the given context?

    1. A. Due to the Earth's rotation alone
    2. B. Due to variation in temperature and pressure over the sea and land
    3. C. Because of ocean currents shifting
    4. D. As a result of volcanic activity
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