SSC CGL Special : India - Climate

1. India receives bulk of its rainfall from South west monsoons.2. The retreating monsoons give abundant rainfall to Coromandal.3. The monsoon burst first takes place in Coastal areas in Kerala.4. The highest recorded temperature of 58C was found in the arid region of Rajasthan.5. The lowest of - 40C was recorded at Dras near Kargil.6. The lowest average rainfall of 12 cms was received in Jaisalmar.7. The monsoon winds are caused due to Thermal contrast.8. The sudden on set of rain is known as the Monsoon burst.9. Indian agriculture is referred to as a gamble in the monsoons.10. Drought occurs due to in adequacy of rainfall.11. To reduce the problem of Drought, The government launched a programme called DPAP.12. The program of government to reduce the effect of the flooding is called National flood control programs.13. Thornth waite classification of climate is based on water balance concept.14. The dry sub humid climate is found in the Ganga Valley.15. In India number of drought prone districts are 72.16. Worst drought was occurred in the year in India was1987.17. The climate of India can be described as Tropical monsoon type of climate.18. Monsoon in referred to the blowing of winds.19. Mausynram receives the highest average rainfall of 1141 cm in India.20. Koppens method in based on monthly values of temperature and precipitation.Join the facebook group :-https://www.facebook.com/groups/ibpsbankexampreparation/.Check more Study Material at :- http://www.gtuexam.co.in/More Online Quiz ;- http://www.bankexampreparation.com/