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๐ฆ๏ธ Chapter 03 ยท Physical Geography ยท Indian Geography
Climate of India
Factors controlling climate, monsoon mechanism, four seasons, regional climates, El Niรฑo effect, cyclones. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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๐ What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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Factors controlling India’s climate
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Monsoon mechanism โ SW and NE monsoon
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Four seasons of India
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Regional climates โ rainfall distribution
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El Niรฑo and La Niรฑa effects
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Cyclones โ Bay of Bengal vs Arabian Sea
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Topic 01
Factors Controlling India’s Climate
Latitude, altitude, distance from sea, ocean currents, relief, wind systems โ how they shape India’s climate.
Topic 02
Monsoon Mechanism
SW monsoon (June-September), NE monsoon (October-December), onset, withdrawal, ITCZ, jet streams.
Topic 03
Four Seasons of India
Cold weather (Dec-Feb), Hot weather (Mar-May), SW Monsoon (Jun-Sep), Retreating Monsoon (Oct-Nov).
Topic 04
Rainfall Distribution & Regional Climates
Highest/lowest rainfall areas, rain shadow zones, Mawsynram, Jaisalmer, regional climate types.
Topic 05
El Niรฑo, La Niรฑa & Cyclones
El Niรฑo effect on Indian monsoon, La Niรฑa, IOD. Cyclones โ Bay of Bengal vs Arabian Sea, naming.
Topic 06
Climate Quick Revision
Key facts, important data, comparison tables โ complete chapter revision checklist for exams.
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