Chapter at a Glance Factors Affecting the Climate of India 1. The Himalayas.
2. The Latitudinal Extent
3. Altitude
4. Varied Relief
5. The Monsoon Winds
6. Proximity to the Sea
7. Western Disturbances
8. Surrounding Conditions
9. Jet Streams
10. El-Nino
Seasons of India Summer Season (March to May)
Winter Season (December to February)
Retreating Monsoon Season (October to November)
Monsoon Season (June to September)
Q 1. Mention the different sources of rain in Punjab and Tamil Nadu during the winter season. Ans :- For Punjab and Haryana - the three sources of rainfall are :-
1. Western Disturbances
2. South- West Monsoon winds - Arabian Sea branch
3. South- West Monsoon winds - Bay of Bengal branch
For Tamil Nadu Coast - the three sources of rainfall are :
1. South - West monsoon winds
2. North - East monsoon winds.
3. Retreating monsoon winds.