Teachoo MCQ Test

Assertion Reasoning Quiz

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Chapter 3 - Atmosphere and Climate | 5 questions

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Question 1 of 5
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Question 1 of 5

Assertion (A): The north-east monsoon brings heavy rainfall to most parts of India.

Reason (R): The north-east monsoon occurs from October to February, and crossing the Bay of Bengal, it causes rain specifically on the east coast, in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka.

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Question 2 of 5

Assertion (A): Cold areas typically experience high atmospheric pressure and clear, sunny skies.

Reason (R): In cold areas, air is heavy and sinks, creating high pressure, which brings clear and sunny skies.

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Question 3 of 5

Assertion (A): A land breeze tends to be stronger in speed than a sea breeze.

Reason (R): The temperature difference between land and sea at night is smaller than during the day, so land breeze wind speed is low.

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Question 4 of 5

Assertion (A): Greenhouse gases are harmful because they physically damage the ozone layer.

Reason (R): Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and water vapour act like a greenhouse's glass, trapping the Sun's heat and raising the Earth's average temperature over time.

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Question 5 of 5

Assertion (A): The 2025 Punjab floods were not caused by heavy rainfall alone.

Reason (R): Weak and old river embankments, along with houses and farms built too close to the rivers, reduced the natural space where floodwater could spread safely.

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