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Climate of India (Different Seasons) — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

What Climate of India (Different Seasons) covers in ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Climate of India (Different Seasons)

1

Climate of India

  • Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long time (usually 30 years).
  • India has a varied climate due to its large size and different geographical features.
  • Factors affecting India's climate: location, distance from the sea, altitude, and physical features like the Himalayas.
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Factors Affecting Climate

  • Location: The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two parts. South of it is hotter; north has more seasonal variation.
  • Distance from the sea: Coastal areas have moderate climate; inland areas have extreme temperatures.
  • Altitude: Higher places like mountains are cooler than plains.
3

Effects of Climate on Human Life

  • Climate affects food, clothing, houses, and jobs of people.
  • Coastal people eat fish; south Indians eat rice; desert people eat drought-resistant crops like bajra.
  • People in cold areas wear wool; in hot areas wear cotton.
4

Seasons in India

  • India has five main seasons: summer, rainy (monsoon), winter, spring, and autumn.
  • Summer: April to June — hot and dry, loo winds, dust storms in May.
  • Rainy season: June to September — monsoon winds bring rain; important for farming.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Climate of India

Seasons in IndiaRegional Climate VariationsEffects of Climate on Human LifeMonsoon WindsWeather Phenomena

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