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प्रश्न
Choose the right answer from the alternative given below.
Which one of the following causes rainfall during winters in north-western part of India?
विकल्प
Cyclonic depression
Retreating monsoon
Western disturbances
Southwest monsoon
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उत्तर
Western disturbances
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reason as to why.
Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.
Shrub vegetation is found in ______.
Match the following.
| 1. | Kerala | Kachch |
| 2. | Arunachal Pradesh | Gulf of Mannar |
| 3. | Great Nicobar | Dihang Dihang |
| 4. | Gujrat | Andaman & Nicobar Isands |
| 5. | Tamil Nadu | Agasthyamalai |
Match the Column I with Column II.
| Column I | Column II | |
| A. | Tropical evergreen forest | Sandal wood |
| B. | Tropical Deciduous forest | Oak, silver fir |
| C. | Alpine forest | Black buck |
| D. | Tidal forest | Casuarina |
| E. | Coastal forest | Mahogany |
| F. | State animal of Andhra Pradesh, Pujab and Haryana | Mangrove trees |
The mighty ______ in the north play a vital role in influencing the climate of India.
What kind of Vegetation is supported by the sandy soil of the desert?
What does the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude in Himalayas result in?
Mark the following on the outline map of India.
- Direction of South West Monsoon wind.
- Direction of North East Monsoon wind.
- Areas of heavy rainfall.
- Mountain forests.
- Panna biosphere reserve
- Agasthiyamalai biosphere reserve
Now think why Leh has moderate precipitation almost throughout the year?
In spite of these facts see carefully if there is strong evidence to conclude that the monsoons still provide a very strong framework lending overall climatic unity to the whole country.
Study the climate data of Station X and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| Temp. °C | 8.4 | 11.5 | 21.6 | 28.3 | 35.1 | 38.5 | 41.0 | 38.0 | 30.8 | 29.2 | 15.6 | 10.2 |
| Rainfall in cms | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | - | - | 12.5 | 17.8 | 18.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 2.1 |
- Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station X.
- Name the rainiest month of the Station X.
- Is the Station X located in coastal area or in the continental interior?
