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Climates of India — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

What Climates of India covers in CBSE Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 7 Social Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 7 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Climates of India

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1. Weather, Seasons and Climate

  • Weather changes from hour to hour or day to day. It may be sunny, rainy, windy or cloudy.
  • Climate is the pattern of weather in a region over a long period of time, several decades at least.
  • Climate is described using patterns of temperature, precipitation and wind over three decades or more.
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2. Factors That Determine Climate

  • Latitude affects climate. Places near the Equator are warmer, while places farther away are cooler.
  • Altitude affects climate. Temperature decreases as altitude increases, so hill stations are cooler than plains.
  • Proximity to the sea affects climate. Coastal areas have milder temperatures because the sea acts as a moderator.
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3. Types of Climate in India

  • Himalayan mountains in north India have an alpine climate.
  • Lower Himalayas and many hilly areas have a temperate climate.
  • The northern plains have a subtropical climate.
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4. Monsoons in India

  • Monsoons are seasonal winds over a large area of the Indian Ocean and surrounding regions.
  • The word monsoon comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning season.
  • The summer or southwest monsoon begins in early June at the southern tip of India and covers the subcontinent by mid-July.

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Weather and climateSeasons and ritusTypes of climates in IndiaFactors determining climateMonsoonsClimate and lifeClimate-related disastersClimate change

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What are the important topics in Climates of India for CBSE Class 7 Social Science?
Key topics in Climates of India include Weather, Seasons and Climate, Factors That Determine Climate, Types of Climate in India, Monsoons in India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 38 practice questions on Climates of India. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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