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Physiography of India affects which of the following climatic phenomena? 1. Distribution of rainfall 2. Temperature 3. Wind direction Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Physiography of India affects which of the following climatic phenomena?

1. Distribution of rainfall

2. Temperature

3. Wind direction

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

  1. a.

    2 only

  2. b.

    1 and 3 only

  3. c.

    1 and 2 only

  4. d.

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct answer

Explanation

The physiography or relief of India affects the:

  • Temperature - The mean maximum temperature for January at Thiruvanantapuram is as high as 31°C and for June, it is 29.5°C. Temperatures at the hills of the Western Ghats remain comparatively low.
  • Direction and speed of wind – the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon enters Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh through Narmada and Tapi rift valleys.
  • Amount and distribution of rainfall - The wind ward sides of the mountains (Western Ghats and Himalayas) have very high rainfall, as compared to the lee ward sides.

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