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| 2826 |
When does the cold weather season begin and end in northern India?
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From mid-November till February.
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| 2827 |
What are the four main seasons identified in India?
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The cold weather season, the hot weather season, the advancing monsoon, and the retreating monsoon.
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| 2828 |
Where is temperature variation less noticeable in India?
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In the coastal areas.
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| 2829 |
What would be the result if Earth’s axis was not tilted?
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There would have been the same climate round the year.
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| 2830 |
What causes the distinct seasonal pattern in India’s climate?
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Tilt of the earth’s axis.
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| 2831 |
In which direction do SW monsoon winds enter India?
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Southwesterly direction.
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| 2832 |
What marks the arrival of the rainy season?
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Advancing Monsoon.
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| 2833 |
What is the benefit of Tea showers in Assam?
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Supports tea cultivation.
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| 2834 |
What are thunderstorms in Bengal (March–June) called?
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Kaal Baisakhi / Norwesters.
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| 2835 |
What are May dust storms called?
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Aandhis.
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| 2836 |
What are hot, dry summer winds called?
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Loo.
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| 2837 |
What marks the Hot Weather Season?
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Northward movement of the sun.
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| 2838 |
Why does Peninsular India lack a distinct winter?
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Moderating effect of the sea.
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| 2839 |
Why is winter rainfall important?
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Essential for Rabi crops.
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| 2840 |
What causes winter rain/snow in northern India?
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Western Disturbances.
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| 2841 |
Why does Tamil Nadu get winter rainfall?
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NE trades blow from sea to land there.
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| 2842 |
Which winds prevail during winter?
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North East Trade Winds.
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| 2843 |
What is the direction of temperature decrease in winter?
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From south to north.
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| 2844 |
Which are the coldest months in northern India?
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December and January.
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| 2845 |
What season has clear skies and low temperatures?
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Cold Weather Season.
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| 2846 |
What causes distinct seasons in India?
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Tilt of Earth’s axis.
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| 2847 |
Why does the Thar Desert receive little rainfall?
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Aravallis lie parallel; region in rain shadow.
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| 2848 |
What is the main source of rain for Tamil Nadu?
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Retreating/Northeast monsoon.
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| 2849 |
Why is Tamil Nadu dry in the southwest monsoon?
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Parallel Bay branch + rain shadow of Arabian Sea branch.
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| 2850 |
What is the trend of rainfall with distance from the sea?
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Decreases inland.
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