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🌦️ Chapter 03 · Physical Geography · Indian Geography
Climate of India
Factors controlling climate, monsoon mechanism, four seasons, regional climates, El Niño effect, cyclones. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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📌 What You Will Learn in This Chapter
✅ Factors controlling India’s climate
✅ Monsoon mechanism — SW and NE monsoon
✅ Four seasons of India
✅ Regional climates — rainfall distribution
✅ El Niño and La Niña effects
✅ Cyclones — 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 — 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 Niño, La Niña & Cyclones
El Niño effect on Indian monsoon, La Niña, IOD. Cyclones — Bay of Bengal vs Arabian Sea, naming.
Topic 06
Climate Quick Revision
Key facts, important data, comparison tables — complete chapter revision checklist for exams.
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