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Climate of India — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Climate of India revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Geography syllabus.

44 questions40 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Major Factors Affecting the Climate of India

  • India extends about 3200 km from north to south, from 8°N to 37°6'N.
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
  • The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two parts: the North Temperate Zone and the South Tropical Zone.
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2. Temperature Conditions in India

  • Rajasthan can reach 45-50°C in summer.
  • Central India averages about 45°C in May.
  • South India averages about 38-40°C in May.
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3. Rainfall in India

  • The annual rainfall varies from about 1187 cm at Mawsynram to less than 25 cm in the Thar Desert.
  • Mawsynram is 16 km west of Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.
  • Cherrapunji is a nearby reference point for the world’s highest rainfall region.
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4. The South-West Monsoon

  • The South-West Monsoon is the rainy season in India and lasts from June to September.
  • The advance of the South-West Monsoon can be seen on satellite pictures between 1st and 5th June every year.
  • The Arabian Sea branch strikes Kerala on 1st June.

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India’s climate is broadly classified asAn imaginary latitude line at 23½°NThe Great Himalayan Range separatesThis is the rainy season windThis branch strikes Kerala on 1st

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Climate of India for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Climate of India include Major Factors Affecting the Climate of India, Temperature Conditions in India, Rainfall in India, The South-West Monsoon. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Climate of India for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Climate of India. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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