India’s climate is diverse due to its vast size and varied geography. Factors such as latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, winds and topography result in different climatic zones, ranging from alpine in the Himalayas to tropical in the south ...
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Latitude affects climate by determining how directly the Sun’s rays strike Earth. Places near the Equator receive direct sunlight, making them hotter. Regions farther away receive slanting rays, leading to cooler climates. Thus, higher latitudes are colder and lower latitudes ...
Tropical climates occur near the Equator and are hot year-round, with wet and dry seasons. Subtropical climates lie north or south of the tropics, with very hot summers and cooler winters. India has both types due to its geographical location ...
Eastern and southern India experience a tropical climate with hot temperatures and distinct wet and dry periods. Rainfall occurs mainly during the monsoon. Winters are mild. This climate supports paddy fields, lush forests and fruit plantations like banana and coconut ...
The central Deccan Plateau has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot, winters are mild and rainfall is moderate, mainly during the monsoon. Water conservation is important here. This climate supports dry crops like millets, pulses and oilseeds due to its ...