Question

The peninsular part of India experiences peak summers earlier than northern India _____.

• A. Due to apparent northward movement of the sun, the global heat belts shift northwards
• B. Cold waves from central Asia sweeps through the northern plains during that time
• C. There is less rainfall in the peninsular India during that time
• D. Clouds do not form in those months

Answer 1

The correct option is A Due to apparent northward movement of the sun, the global heat belts shift northwards

Peninsular India experience peak summers earlier when compare to north India due to the apparent northward movement of the sun, the global heat belt shifts northward. In March, the highest temperature is about 38° Celsius, recorded on the Deccan plateau. In April, temperatures in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are around 42° Celsius. In May, temperature of 45° Celsius is common in the north-western parts of the country.