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Question
Why are Himalayas called perfect climate divide? Explain their two-fold functions in this regard.
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Solution
(i) Himalayas act as a shield to protect the sub-continent from the bitter cold winds of Central Asia.
(ii) They also act as a barrier for the rain bearing winds from leaving our country.
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Name a state that is the first to experience the onset of the monsoon.
Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India? State one main characteristic of this type of climate.
Give an account of the distribution of annual rainfall in India.
Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi.
Central Maharashtra receives little rainfall.
Study the climatic data provided below and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Station A | ||||||||||||
| Temp °C | 21.0 | 22.6 | 26.3 | 29.2 | 29.7 | 27.5 | 25.1 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.5 | 22.5 | 20.5 |
| Rain cm | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 11.4 | 16.7 | 9.0 | 13.4 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Station B | ||||||||||||
| Temp °C | 24.4 | 24.4 | 26.7 | 28.3 | 30.0 | 28.9 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 28.3 | 27.2 | 25.0 |
| Rain cm | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 50.2 | 61.0 | 37.0 | 27.0 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
(i) Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station B.
(ii) Calculate annual rainfall of Station A.
(iii) Presuming that both the stations are located in West India, state giving a reason as to which of the two lies on the windward side of the Western Ghats.
Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
| °C | 25.0 | 25.5 | 26.3 | 27.1 | 30.0 | 36.2 | 36.0 | 35.9 | 30.3 | 28.4 | 27.0 | 24.6 |
| cm | 24.5 | 23.1 | 15.0 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 11.0 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 4.0 | 9.4 | 14.5 | 20.4 |
(i) Calculate the annual temperature range.
(ii) What is the total annual rainfall?
(iii) Presuming that the station is located in India, give a reason for its location being on the east coast or the west coast of India.
Name two rainiest stations.
Name two driest stations.
Now find out
Why is Shillong rainier than Kolkata?
