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1. 1.

   Write true or false

   1. India has tropical monsoon climate
   2. The word 'monsoon' means 'wind'.
   3. Rajasthan experiences the highest temperature in summer.
   4. The local wind loo blows over south India.
   5. Heavy rainfall causes droughts.
   6. 'Mango showers' are useful for mango and coffee plants.
   7. The monsoon rain brings relief to the farmers.
   8. Rainfall is evenly distributed all over India.
   9. The temperature decreases as we move towards south of India in winter season.
2. 2.

   Name them

   1. The type of climate India has.
   2. These winds reverse their directions seasonally.
   3. The hot dusty dry winds that blows in Northern plains.
   4. The local wind that brings heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm  in West Bengal.
   5. The hottest place of India where  minimum temperature is recorded as high as 45°C.
   6. Name the local winds of southern India.
3. 3.

   What are the factors affecting the climate of an area? Explain.

4. 4.

   Why does India have a tropical monsoon type of climate?

5. 5.

   Why is there a unique contrast in the climatic conditions of India?

6. 6.

   Name the four main seasons in India.