Q.3 Answer the following questions :
1) Describe the general distribution of rainfall in India.
2) How do the Himalayas influence the climate of India
3) Write a short note on your favourite season.
Answers
1)The average rainfall in India is 125 cm. The South-west monsoon constituted 75% of the total rainfall (June to September), 13% of it by north-east monsoon (October to December), 10% of it by pre monsoon cyclonic rainfall (mainly in April and May and 2% of it by western disturbances (December to February).
2)Climate of the Himalayas
By virtue of its location and stupendous height, the Great Himalaya Range obstructs the passage of cold continental air from the north into India in winter and also forces the southwesterly monsoon (rain-bearing) winds to give up most of their moisture before crossing the range northward.
3)The winter season is my favourite because it has a week full of festivities and we get our vacations at that time. Our school closes for a vacation of two weeks for Christmas and New Year. In the winter season, people put on warm clothes and woollens to save themselves from the severe cold.