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A farmer notices that the southwest monsoon arrives two weeks late. Which activity is likely to be affected first?

(A) Harvesting winter crops
(B) Sowing of kharif crops
(C) Picking apples
(D) Collecting snow

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Kharif crops depend on the timely arrival of the southwest monsoon.

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Question (12)

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Which situation best shows the difference between weather and climate?

(A) A rainy afternoon and the average rainfall pattern of a region over decades.
(B) Summer and winter.
(C) Wind and clouds.
(D) Mountains and plains.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, whereas climate is the long-term pattern.

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Question (13)

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During winter, some northeast monsoon winds bring rainfall to parts of south India because they

(A) become hotter over land.
(B) collect moisture over the Bay of Bengal.
(C) cross the Himalayas.
(D) pass through deserts.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The northeast monsoon winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal before reaching south India.

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Question (14)

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A place receives 11,000 mm of annual rainfall. This is equal to

(A) 1.1 m
(B) 11 m
(C) 110 m
(D) 1100 m

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Since 1000 mm = 1 m, 11,000 mm = 11 m.

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Question (15)

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Which sequence correctly explains cyclone formation?

(A) High pressure → dry air → snowfall
(B) Low pressure → moist winds → rotating clouds → cyclone
(C) Cold winds → desert → drought
(D) Earthquake → cyclone → rainfall

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Cyclones develop when moist winds move towards an intense low-pressure area and begin rotating.

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Question (16)

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A mountain region experiences heavy rainfall after rapid glacier melting. Which disaster is most likely?

(A) Desertification
(B) Glacial burst flood
(C) Heat wave
(D) Dust storm

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rapid glacier melting can cause glacial lakes to burst, leading to severe floods.

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Question (17)

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Which human activity is least likely to increase the chances of landslides?

(A) Deforestation
(B) Unplanned construction
(C) Following approved construction methods
(D) Blocking natural drainage

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Scientific construction methods help stabilize slopes and reduce landslide risk.

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Question (18)

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A region experiences frequent forest fires after a long dry spell and strong winds. Which climatic condition mainly contributed?

(A) High humidity
(B) Drought
(C) Heavy snowfall
(D) Continuous rainfall

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Drought dries vegetation, making it highly vulnerable to forest fires.

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Question (19)

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Which human activity contributes most directly to present-day climate change?

(A) Planting more trees
(B) Burning fossil fuels on a large scale
(C) Conserving water
(D) Using renewable energy

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, leading to global warming and climate change.

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Question (20)

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Which action would help mitigate climate change?

(A) Increasing the use of coal
(B) Cutting down forests
(C) Expanding renewable energy and tree plantation
(D) Increasing wasteful consumption

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Renewable energy and afforestation reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help slow climate change.

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Question (11)

A farmer notices that the southwest monsoon arrives two weeks late. Which activity is likely to be affected first?

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Question (12)

Which situation best shows the difference between weather and climate?

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Question (13)

During winter, some northeast monsoon winds bring rainfall to parts of south India because they

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Question (14)

A place receives 11,000 mm of annual rainfall. This is equal to

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Question (15)

Which sequence correctly explains cyclone formation?

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Question (16)

A mountain region experiences heavy rainfall after rapid glacier melting. Which disaster is most likely?

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Question (17)

Which human activity is least likely to increase the chances of landslides?

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Question (18)

A region experiences frequent forest fires after a long dry spell and strong winds. Which climatic condition mainly contributed?

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Question (19)

Which human activity contributes most directly to present-day climate change?

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Question (20)

Which action would help mitigate climate change?

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