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Q96 (NDA-I/2023) Geography › Indian Physical Geography Official Key

According to Koppen's climatic classifications, the Great Northern Plains of India have which one of the following climates ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B
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According to Köppen's climatic classification, the Great Northern Plains of India are characterized by the Cwg climate. This classification is based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

  • C: Represents a 'Mesothermal' or warm temperate climate where the coldest month's temperature is between 18°C and -3°C.
  • w: Indicates a dry winter season, where most precipitation occurs during the summer monsoon.
  • g: Stands for the 'Ganges' type, signifying that the peak temperature is reached before the arrival of the summer rains.

This climate zone covers most of the Indo-Gangetic plains, including parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. In comparison, Aw (Tropical Savanna) is found in the Peninsular plateau, Amw (Monsoon with short dry season) on the West Coast, and Dfc (Cold humid winter) in Arunachal Pradesh.

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