Question

Discuss the different types of seasons found in India.

Answer 1

Broadly, the major seasons recognised in India are:
- Cold weather Season ( Winter - December to February):
During the winter, cool, dry winds blow from North to South.
- Hot weather Season (Summer - March to May):
During the summer, the rays of the sun more or less fall directly on this region.
- Southwest monsoon season (Rainy - June to September):
The monsoons is marked by the onset of monsoon winds. The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land.
- Season of Retreating monsoon (Autumn - October and November):
Winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal. This is the season of the retreating monsoons.