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Chapter 8 : India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife


  • The day to day changes of atmosphere is called weather. A change in weather for a long period of time is known as season.
  • Average weather condition which is measured over many years is called climate.
  • Usually there are four main seasons in India.
  • Climate of a place is affected by the distance from the sea level. Altitude, location and relief.
  • Forests are the natural habitat of the wildlife.
  • Special programs like Van Mahotsav are done to spread awareness about reducing the cutting of trees.
  • Tiger is National animal of India and Peacock is National Bird of India; and Gujrat is the home of Asiatic lions.
  • Assam is the home of one horn Rhinoceros and elephants.
  • The Great Indian Desert and the Rann of Kutch are the home of Camels.
  • Himalayan Region are the home of wild goats, snow leopards, bear etc.
  • More than 100 species of snakes are found in India including India cobra, Python, Kraits etc.
  • To reduce the number of extinct species National Parks, Biosphere reserves and Sanctuaries are built to protect the different species of flora and fauna.
  • The government of India has started project tiger and project elephant to protect their species.    

Exercise 1 ( Page No. : 62 )
Q:
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(a) Monsoon winds bring rainfall in India.

It is so important because agriculture in India is dependent on rain. Good monsoons mean adequate rain and more crops.

(b) The different seasons in India are:

  1. Cold weather season (winter) December to February.
  2. Hot weather season (summer) March to May.
  3. Southwest Monsoon season (rainy) June to September.
  4. Season of Retreating monsoon (autumn) October and November.

(c) The grasses, shrubs and trees which grows on their own without interference or help of human beings are called natural vegetation.  


Exercise 1 ( Page No. : 62 )
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(a) (iii) Mawsynram

Mawsynram receives the highest amount of rainfall in the world.

(b) (i) Himalayan region

White goats and snow leopards are found in Himalayan region because they contains thick fur coating which protects them from very low temperature or from excessive cold conditions.

(c) (ii) Sea to land

During the south west monsoon period, the moisture laden winds blow from sea to land. They blow from Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal towards land.


Exercise 1 ( Page No. : 62 )
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(a) Loo

Loo is the hot and dry wind which blows during the day in summers.

(b) Retreating

At that time, the wind moves back to the Bay of Bengal and this season is called retreating monsoon.

(c) Gir, Asiatic Lions

Asiatic lions are only found in India in Gir Forest.


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