Climate and Agriculture in India Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to average weather over a long period, while climate describes short-term conditions

• Weather refers to conditions in the ocean, while climate describes conditions in the atmosphere

• Weather refers to conditions in the atmosphere, while climate describes conditions in the ocean

• Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate describes average weather over a long period

How many different climate zones are there in India?

• Six

• Seven

• Four

• Three

What is the Indian Monsoon?

• A seasonal prevailing wind causing heavy rains

• A type of tropical storm in India

• A type of desert in India

• A type of mountain range in India

How do the Himalayas affect the climate in India?

• They have no impact on the climate in India

• They bring heavy rainfall to India during summer

• They cause severe cold in India during winter

• They block cold winds from the north, protecting India from severe cold

What role does the Thar Desert play in attracting monsoon winds?

• It attracts the moisture-laden southwest summer monsoon winds

• It has no impact on the monsoon winds

• It blocks the monsoon winds, preventing rainfall in northern India

• It causes heavy rainfall in southern India

The monsoon season in India is

• From Januray to May

• From June to September

• From August to November

• From October to January

How does climate change affect agriculture in India?

• It leads to excessive rainfall, causing flooding and crop damage

• It has no impact on agriculture in India

• It reduces yields of maize, wheat, and rice due to more droughts

• It increases crop yields due to more favorable weather conditions

As a farmer in northern India, how do monsoons affect your crops?

• They increase the risk of drought for crops

• They provide adequate water supply for crops

• They increase the risk of flood for crops

• They have no impact on crop selection