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