Question

Why do we experience regional differences in the climate of India?

Answer 1

* The climate of a place is decided by the following factors:
(1) location
(2) altitude
(3) distance from sea
(4) relief
Hence, we experience different climates in different regions of India.

- Jaisalmer and Bikaner in the Rajasthan desert are very hot, on the other hand Drass and Kargil in the union territory of Ladakh are freezing cold, due to difference in altitude and location.

- Places at the coast like Mumbai and Kolkata experience moderate climate.
* They are neither too hot nor too cold.
* These places are very humid.

- Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the world's highest rainfall, on the other hand Jaisalmer in Rajasthan might not even recieve rainfall.