Climate of India
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Climate of India starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of monsoon variability on Indian agriculture.
Describe the main characteristics of the hot weather season in India.
Explain how the El Niño phenomenon affects the Indian monsoon.
Explain the difference between weather and climate with examples from India.
Explain the term 'burst of monsoon'.
Explain the term 'rain shadow area' with reference to the Western Ghats.
Explain why Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall during the retreating monsoon season.
Name the months during which the retreating monsoon occurs in India.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) divides the year into how many seasons for the purpose of climate study? (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four (4) Five
The monsoon winds are an example of which type of wind? (1) Permanent winds (2) Periodic winds (3) Local winds (4) Trade winds
Which of the following cities receives the highest average annual rainfall? (1) Mumbai (2) Chennai (3) Mawsynram (4) Delhi
Which of the following factors is responsible for the high temperature in the northern plains of India during summer? (1) High altitude (2) Absence of cloud cover (3) Proximity to the sea (4) Dense forests
Fill in the blank: The ________ coast of India receives rainfall mainly from the retreating monsoon.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is known as the 'Cherrapunji of South India' due to its high rainfall.
Fill in the blank: The ________ monsoon is responsible for the majority of rainfall in India.
The average annual rainfall in India is approximately ________ mm.
True or False: The Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the northeastern states of India.
True or False: The Himalayas play a significant role in protecting India from the cold winds of Central Asia.
True or False: The Thar Desert receives very high rainfall during the monsoon season.
True or False: The western coast of India receives more rainfall than the eastern coast during the southwest monsoon.
