12 Questions
What are the two factors that greatly influence the climate of India?
Tropical of Cancer and Great Himalayan Range
What is the range of latitude covered by India from North to South?
8° N to 37° N
What is the main factor that unifies the climate of India?
The Monsoon Season
What are the four seasons in India?
The hot-dry season, The rainy season, The season of the retreating monsoon, and The cold season
What is the primary factor that affects the climate of a country?
Study of temperature, rainfall, atmospheric pressure, and direction of winds
What is the role of the Himalayan Range in influencing the climate of India?
It prevents the bitter cold winds from the central Asia from entering the country
What is the climate of India typically described as?
Tropical Monsoon Type
Which region of India experiences a continental type of climate?
Regions to the north of the Tropic of Cancer
What is the average temperature range in the southern regions of India?
25°C to 27°C
What is the characteristic of the climate in regions along the east-west coastline of India?
Equable climate
What is the highest annual rainfall recorded in India?
1187 cm
What is the impact of the erratic nature of monsoon in India?
It results in floods and droughts in different parts of the country
This quiz covers the climate of India, including the four seasons, temperature conditions, rainfall, and factors affecting the climate such as the Himalayas, altitude, distance from the sea, and western disturbances.
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