Class 7 Social Science Chapter 3: Climates of India — practice questions with answers
Free practice for Class 7 Social Science, Chapter 3: Climates of India. Try the solved questions below, then take a free test with instant marking and explanations.
29 questions7 easy, 17 medium, 5 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
Sample questions with solutions
Q1. What is the difference between weather and climate?
- Weather changes hour to hour; climate is the pattern of weather over several decades
- They mean the same
- Climate changes every hour
- Weather lasts for centuries
Show answer
Answer: A. Weather changes hour to hour; climate is the pattern of weather over several decades
Why: Climate is the pattern of weather over a long period — several decades at least. [p.46]
Why: Climate is the pattern of weather over a long period — several decades at least. [p.46]
Q2. What kind of climate do the high Himalayas have?
- Alpine — cold snowy winters and cool summers
- Tropical wet
- Hot desert
- Coastal humid
Show answer
Answer: A. Alpine — cold snowy winters and cool summers
Why: ‘Alpine’ comes from the Alps; the high Himalayas have this climate. [p.48]
Why: ‘Alpine’ comes from the Alps; the high Himalayas have this climate. [p.48]
Q3. Why are hill stations like Ooty and Shimla cooler than the plains?
- Temperature decreases as altitude increases
- They are near the sea
- They have more people
- They are in deserts
Show answer
Answer: A. Temperature decreases as altitude increases
Why: Hill stations are at higher altitudes, which are cooler. [p.50]
Why: Hill stations are at higher altitudes, which are cooler. [p.50]
Q4. The word ‘monsoon’ comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning ______.
- season
- rain
- wind
- sea
Show answer
Answer: A. season
Why: Mausim means season. [p.54]
Why: Mausim means season. [p.54]
Q5. Which festivals are linked to farming and seasons, as shown in the chapter? (Tick all that apply)
- Bihu
- Pongal
- Onam
- Republic Day
Show answer
Answer: A. Bihu; B. Pongal; C. Onam
Why: Festivals like Bihu, Baisakhi, Pongal, Onam and Lohri are linked to seasons and harvests. [p.57]
Why: Festivals like Bihu, Baisakhi, Pongal, Onam and Lohri are linked to seasons and harvests. [p.57]
Q6. The cloudless centre of a cyclone is called the ______.
- eye
- core
- heart
- tail
Show answer
Answer: A. eye
Why: Winds rotate inwards towards the calm, cloudless eye of the cyclone. [p.59]
Why: Winds rotate inwards towards the calm, cloudless eye of the cyclone. [p.59]
Practise all 29 questions free
Timed test, marked instantly, with the correct answer and explanation for every question and a chapter-wise report.
Start the free testFrequently asked questions
How many practice questions are there for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 3: Climates of India?
29 questions (7 easy, 17 medium, 5 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 7 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.