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Question
State two differences between the rainfalls that occur from June to September and that from December to February in North India.
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Solution
Two differences between the rainfalls which occur from June to September and from
December to February in North India are:
| Rainfall from June to September | Rainfall from December to February |
| The rainfall is caused due to the South West monsoon winds. | The rainfall is caused due to the western depression. |
| The northern parts of the country receive moderate to adequate rainfall. | The northern part of the country receives low rainfall which is useful for the rabi crops. |
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