The Cold Weather Season


 
 
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The Cold Weather Season

The Seasons:

Distinct seasonal pattern is an important characteristic of monsoon type of climate. The weather conditions in India greatly change from one season to another. These changes are particularly noticeable in the interior parts of the country. The coastal areas not experience much variation in temperature though there is variation in rainfall pattern. There are basically four season identified in India. These are

The Cold Weather Season (Winter):

The cold weather season begins from mid-November and stays. February in Northern parts of India with December and January as the coldest months. The temperature decreases from South to North. For instance, the average temperature of Chennai, on the Eastern coast, is between 24°—25°C while in Northern plains, it range between 10°—15°C. During this season, days are warm and night are cold. Frost occurs in the Northern plains and snow falls in the high mountainous regions of Himalayas. As the North-East trade winds blow during this period, most of the country remains dry as they blow from land towards sea. The only rain occurs in Tamil Nadu and Southern Andhra Pradesh due to these winds picking up moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

  • This is the period from mid - December to February.  At this time, due to the Dakshinayana of the Sun, a region of high pressure is formed in northwest India.
  • The temperature here is found at an average of  10^0C{color{DarkBlue} } while in southern India at this time the temperature is around 25°C.
  • Wind flows from northwest India to the east and the eastern coastal part receives rainfall due to the influence of north - eastern trade winds.
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    Question : 1

    Which one of is not a characteristic of the cold weather season in India?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which area in Jammu and Kashmir is an area of scanty rainfall?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Cold weather season remains from December to ___________.

    Right Option : B
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