(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

What is the most important feature of the tropical monsoon type of climate?

Which parallel of latitude divides India into the northern and southern halves.

Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India? State one main characteristic of this type of climate.

Why are there great variations in the climate of the Indian sub-continent.

How are the sources of rainfall in the North-west part of India different from the rainfall experienced on the coastal areas of Eastern India in winter?

Describe the climatic conditions which prevail over India during different Seasons.

Give an account of the distribution of annual rainfall in India.

‘Rainfall decreases as one travels up the Ganges Valley.’ Why?

The Coromandel coast has more rainy months but less rainfall than the Konkan Coast. Why?

What is meant by a ‘Rain Shadow’ area?

Why are there great variations in the climate of the Indian sub-continent?

Why are Himalayas called perfect climate divide? Explain their two-fold functions in this regard.

State the climatic significance of the Himalayas to the people of South Asia.
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Describe the two ways in which the Himalayas influence the climate of India.

The latitudinal extent of India is responsible for the variation in the climatic conditions which prevail in the country.

The Northern Plains of India have a Continental type of climate.

Mention why does sub-continent have Tropical Monsoon climate.

Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi.

India is known as the land of the endless growing Season. Explain.

Chennai has a lower annual range of temperature than Lucknow.

Why does Kanyakumari experience an equable climate?