Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June.
(i) In the month of June, Kerala has temperature range between 26°C to 32°C, as it has a moderating influence of the sea, but Uttar Pradesh has intense heat. Temperature around 48°C is not uncommon in this month.
(ii) In the first week of June Kerala experiences a sudden violent on set of rainfall, which is termed as ‘Burst of Monsoon’, whereas Uttar Pradesh experiences the strong and dusty winds called “Loo’ in the month of May and June. ‘Loo’ increases the temperature of U.P. but by mid June the monsoon winds from Arabian Sea branch approach this region and bring about a change in the weather towards the rainy season.
Name the following:
(i) The river which is known as the Ganga of the South.
(ii) The plateau in India which is rich in minerals.
(iii) The highest peak in South India.
Give geographical reasons for:
(i) The rivers of South India are easier to tap for power than the rivers of North India.
(ii) Roads and Railways are easier to lay down in the Northern plains than in peninsular India.
Name :
(i) The source of winter rain to Pakistan.
(ii) The source of the winter rain to Tamil Nadu.
The Himalayas are the birthplace of many rivers. Mention three ways in which we benefit from this.
Name :
(i) A landlocked country which is also a member of SAARC.
(ii) The second largest of the SAARC countries.
Why is agriculture concentrated in East Pakistan and animal rearing in the Western part of Pakistan ?
