The climate of India class 4 - Questions and Answers

The Climate of India

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

1. Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions of a place for a particular -
a. Day [✓] b. Month [ ] c. year [ ]
2. Climate refers to the weather conditions of a place for a -
a. short period [ ] b. long period [✓] c. none of these [ ]
3. Meghalaya receives an annual rainfall of about -
a. 800 cm [✓] b. 900 cm [ ] c. 500 cm [ ]
4. The monsoon season in India starts in June and lasts till -
a. December [ ] b. November [ ] c. September [✓]

Fill in the blanks.

1. Temperature and rainfall are two factors that influence the climate.
2. Some parts of Rajasthan receive less than 10 cm annual rainfall
3. Some places experience flood while others face drought
4. The summer season starts in middle of March and ends in June.
5. The winter season begins in November and continues till February

Short answer questions.

1. Name the three main seasons of India.
The three main seasons of India are Summer, Rainy or Monsoon and winter.
2. Which fruits do you eat during winter?
In winter, we eat fruits like apples, oranges and peaches.

3. What are the fruits eaten in summer?

Mango, watermelon and Muskmelon are some fruits eaten in summer.
4. Name any two fruits that we eat throughout the year.
Bananas and apples are the two fruits that we eat throughout the year.
5. What are the leafy vegetables eaten in winter?
Spinach, Betwa and Sarson are some leaf vegetables eaten in winter.

6. What is loo?

Loo is one type of hot dry wind that blows on the northern plains of India in summer season.

Answer the following questions.

1. What is 'western disturbance'? What is its effect?

Western disturbance is an extra tropical storm originating in the mediterranean region.
Western disturbance brings light rainfall in the plains and snowfall in the mountains of India in winter season.
2. Describe the winter season.
The winter season lasts from November to February. The weather remains cold and dry during this season. Fruits like apples, oranges and peaches and many leafy vegetables like Spinach, Bethua and Sarson are eaten during this season.
3. Write a short paragraph on the summer season.
The summer season lasts from March to June. The weather remains hot and dry during the season. Mango, watermelon and muskmelon are some popular fruits of Summer.
4. Why is rainy season also called monsoon season? How long does it remain in India?
In Rainy season monsoon winds cause good rainfall that is why Rainy season is also called monsoon season.
In India Rainy season begins in June and lasts till September.