100+ Multiple Choice Geography Questions and Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

Mention the six seasons of the Tamils of the Sangam Age?

They are

Karkalam – Aavani, Purattasi

Kulirkalam – Aipasi, Karthigai (October to December)

Munpanikalam – Margazhi, Thai (December to February)

Pinpanikalam – Masi, Panguni (February to April)

Illavenirkalam – Chithirai, Vaikasi (April to June)

Mudhuvenirkalam – Aani, Aadi (June – August)

Question: 2

Weather and climate – differentiate?

The average weather conditions of a place from anywhere for a long term, that is between 30 years to 150 years become the climate of that place. The temperature and other conditions prevalent at a particular place on a given day become the weather.

Question: 3

Define venirkalam?

In the Sangam age, the Tamils called the period between Chithirai (April) and Purattasi (September) the venirkalam. Venirkalam means that is is a period of scorching Sun.

Question: 4

What is meant by weather?

The temperature and other conditions prevalent at a place on a given day is known as the weather.

Question: 5

Name the four seasons?

The four seasons are

January to March : Dry weather

April and May : Hot weather

June to September : Southwest monsoon

October to December : Northeast monsoon