Answer the following question briefly.
Define monsoons . What do you understand by 'break' in monsoon?

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Answer the following question briefly.
Why is the monsoon considered a unifying bond?

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Give the reasons as to why:
The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

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Give reasons as to why:
Parts of Rajesthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are dought prone.

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Describe the Regional variations in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.

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Study the following climate data and answer the question that follow:

Months	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temperature(in Co)	14.4	16.7	23.3	30.0	33.2	33.3	30.0	29.4	28.9	25.6	19.4	15.6
Rainfall (in cm)	2.5	1.5	1.3	1.0	1.8	7.4	19.3	17.8	11.9	1.3	0.2	1.0

Name of the rainiest month of the year. How much is the rainfall in this month?

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Why does mercury rise upto 50 degree celsius in certain places in Rajesthan whereas 20 degree celsius in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir?

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What type of climate does Rajesthan desert have?

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Explain variations in precipitation, received in India

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State the six climate controls.

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