class 6 geography chapter 8 questions and answers:INDIA : CLIMATE, VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE ,JKBOSE/State board
1. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Which winds bring rainfall in India? Why is it so important?
Ans: The southwest monsoon winds are crucial for India as they bring much-needed rainfall, vital for agriculture. Adequate rainfall leads to abundant crops, making it essential for the country's agriculture and food production.
(b) Name the different seasons in India.
Ans: India has four main seasons:
Winter (Dec-Feb),
Summer (Mar-May),
Monsoon (Jun-Sep),
and Autumn (Oct-Nov).
(c) What is natural vegetation?
Ans: Natural vegetation includes self-sustaining grasses, shrubs, and trees that grow without human intervention or assistance.
2. Tick the correct answers.
(a) The world’s highest rainfall occurs in
(i) Mumbai
(ii) Asansol
(iii) Mawsynram
(b) Wild goats and snow leopards are found in
(i) Himalayan region
(ii) Peninsular region
(iii) Gir forests
(c) During the south-west monsoon period, the moisture-laden winds blow from
(i) land to sea
(ii) sea to land
(iii) plateau to plains
3. Fill in the blanks.
(a) Hot and dry winds known as loo blow during the day in the summers.
(b) The states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu receive a great amount of rainfall during the season of retreating monsoon or Autumn.
(c) Gir forest in Gujarat is the home of Asiatic Lions.
