Answers: E (already given), B, D, C, F, A
Activity 2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. Andhra Pradesh, owing to its proximity to the sea, enjoys a moderate climate throughout the year. The state faces a hot summer but after the rain begins in the middle of June, there is a decline in the temperature as humidity takes over. Summer season starts from mid-April and continues till mid-July; the rainy season starts thereafter.
Andhra Pradesh receives most of its annual rainfall from the south-west monsoon as well as from the north-east monsoon. The south-west monsoon begins in the second week of June and lasts till September while the north-east monsoon begins between October and November. The state's coastal belt receives heavy rains during the north east monsoon and is also subject to cyclones causing enormous damage to residential accommodation and to standing crops. The rainfall decreases from north to south. Northern parts of the state receive heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon while the southern areas like Rayalaseema receive more rainfall from north-east monsoon.
The state experiences a mild winter in December but the temperature hardly goes down below 16 °C. The hot season causes the mercury to rise to troublesome proportions in the months of April and May when it could shoot up to 40 degrees or even higher.
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Now, answer the following questions by ticking (√) the most suitable option.
1. The climate of Andhra Pradesh is moderate because
(a) it is situated near the sea
(b) it is far from the sea
(c) it has no effect of the sea
(d) it is surrounded by the sea
2. The hottest period in Andhra Pradesh is
(a) June to September
(b) October to November
(c) April to June
(d) November to April
3. The highest rainfall in Andhra Pradesh is experienced in the
(a) coastal best
(b) southern belt
(c) western belt
(d) northern belt
4. There are contradictory statements in the above passage. They are related to
(a) the climate
(b) rainfall
(c) cyclone
(d) monsoon
5. If one of your friends can’t tolerate high temperatures and humidity and love cool weather, the best month for her to visit Andhra Pradesh will be
(a) April
(b) September
(c) December
(d) June
