Class7 Social Studies Chapter3 QA
Chapter 3: Climates of India – Important Question Answers
1. What is climate?
Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long period of time.
2. How is climate different from weather?
Weather changes daily, while climate remains the same for many years.
3. Name the main seasons of India.
The main seasons of India are summer, monsoon, winter, and retreating monsoon.
4. Which season is the hottest in India?
The summer season is the hottest in India.
5. What is the monsoon season?
The monsoon season is the period when most parts of India receive rainfall.
6. Which winds bring rainfall to India?
The South-West Monsoon winds bring rainfall to India.
7. Why is the monsoon important for India?
The monsoon is important because it supports agriculture and supplies water.
8. What is the winter season called in India?
It is called the cold weather season.
9. Why do coastal areas have a moderate climate?
The presence of the sea prevents extreme heat and cold.
10. What is meant by extreme climate?
Extreme climate means very hot summers and very cold winters.
11. Name one region with heavy rainfall in India.
Meghalaya receives heavy rainfall.
12. Name one region with low rainfall in India.
Rajasthan receives very little rainfall.
13. What causes variation in climate in India?
Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, and winds cause variation in climate.
14. How does latitude affect climate?
Places near the equator are hotter than places farther away.
15. How does altitude affect climate?
Higher places have cooler climate than lower places.
16. How does distance from the sea affect climate?
Places near the sea have moderate climate, while inland places have extreme climate.
17. What is the retreating monsoon?
It is the season when monsoon winds return to the sea.
18. When does the retreating monsoon occur?
It occurs during October and November.
19. What type of rainfall does India receive?
India mainly receives monsoon rainfall.
20. Why is India called a monsoon country?
Because its climate is strongly influenced by monsoon winds.
21. What is the hot weather season called?
It is called the summer season.
22. Why do deserts have extreme climate?
Deserts receive very little rainfall and have no moisture in the air.
23. What role do winds play in climate?
Winds bring heat, moisture, and rainfall to different regions.
24. How does climate affect crops?
Climate decides the type of crops grown and their yield.
25. What is meant by regional climate?
Regional climate refers to the climate of a particular area.
26. Name two crops grown in monsoon climate.
Rice and cotton.
27. Why is winter mild in southern India?
Southern India is closer to the equator and the sea.
28. What type of climate is found in the Himalayan region?
Cold climate is found in the Himalayan region.
29. Why do we need to study climate?
To understand weather patterns and plan agriculture and activities.
30. How does climate affect human life?
Climate affects food habits, clothing, housing, and occupations.
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