Climate of India
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Climate of India starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between weather and climate.
Explain how the Himalayas influence the climate of India.
Explain the term 'rain shadow area' with reference to Indian geography.
Explain why the western coastal plains of India receive more rainfall than the eastern coastal plains.
Name the four main seasons recognized by the Indian Meteorological Department.
Name the season in India that is characterized by high temperature and low humidity.
Name the two branches of the southwest monsoon in India.
The Thar Desert is an example of which type of climate?
What is meant by 'monsoon'?
The Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon causes heavy rainfall in which region? (1) Western Rajasthan (2) Punjab (3) Northeastern states (4) Gujarat
The Indian Meteorological Department divides the year into how many main seasons? (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four (4) Five
The Indian subcontinent experiences cyclones mainly during which season? (1) Winter (2) Summer (3) Monsoon (4) Retreating monsoon
What is the average annual rainfall in India? (1) 50 cm (2) 100 cm (3) 125 cm (4) 200 cm
Fill in the blank: The _______ coast of India receives more rainfall than the _______ coast.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Ghats receive heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon.
Fill in the blank: The _______ monsoon brings rain to most parts of India from June to September.
Fill in the blank: The _______ winds are responsible for bringing winter rainfall to the northwestern part of India.
The Indian climate is mainly influenced by the Tropic of Cancer passing through the middle of the country. True or False?
The monsoon winds reverse their direction twice a year. True or False?
The southwest monsoon winds bring rainfall to most parts of India. True or False?
