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India: Climate, Flora and Fauna

ICSE · Class 8 · Geography

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Topics in India: Climate, Flora and Fauna

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1. Climate of India

  • Climate is studied through temperature, rainfall, atmospheric pressure, and wind direction.
  • India’s climate is called Tropical Monsoons because monsoon winds reverse their direction seasonally.
  • The Tropic of Cancer at 23½°N divides India into two halves: the north temperate zone and the south tropical zone.
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2. Seasons and Monsoon in India

  • India has four main seasons based on monsoon variation.
  • Hot dry season: March to May.
  • Rainy season or southwest monsoon season: June to September.
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3. Climatic Contrasts in India

  • India has strong climatic contrasts because of its large size and varied relief.
  • In Rajasthan, temperature can rise up to 55°C.
  • In Dras near Kargil, temperature can drop to -40°C.
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4. Forest Resources and Natural Vegetation

  • India has over 10,000 species of flowering plants, which is about 6% of the world total.
  • Total forest cover is 21.53% of the total geographic area.
  • The national policy target for forest cover is 33.3% of the total area.

Key Concepts

Central concept: India: Climate, Flora and Fauna

Climate of IndiaFactors affecting climateClimatic contrastsSeasons in IndiaSouthwest monsoonArabian Sea branchBay of Bengal branchRetreating southwest monsoon

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