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India - Seasons

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science

Topics in India - Seasons

1

Climate of India - Overview

  • India has a tropical monsoon type of climate with winds changing direction seasonally
  • The word 'Monsoon' comes from the Arabic word 'Mausim' meaning seasons
  • During the first half of the year, winds blow from South-West to North-East
2

Four Seasons of India

  • Summer Season: March to May
  • South-West Monsoon Season: June to September
  • Retreating Monsoon Season: October to November
3

Summer Season (March to May)

  • Sun rays are perpendicular in Northern hemisphere causing high temperatures
  • Days are longer during this period
  • North Indian plains experience very high temperatures due to distance from sea
4

South-West Monsoon Season (June to September)

  • Also called the Rainy Season - most important for India
  • South-West monsoon winds are very humid and bring rain to most parts
  • 75% of India's annual rainfall occurs during this season

Key Concepts

India's climate is characterized by seasonalDuring summerThis is India's main rainy seasonAs temperatures decrease and sun raysNorth India experiences cold temperatures

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