Question

According to Koppen's climatic classifications of India, Great Northern Plains are represented by
1. Cwg Climate
2. Aw Climate
3. Amw Climate
4. As Climate

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Cwg Climate

The correct answer is Cwg Climate.

•  Cwg Climate
  • This type of climate is found in most parts of the Northern Ganga Plains.
  • In this type of climate, the summer temperature rises to 40°C which falls to 27°C in winter. Most of the rainfall occurs in summer and winter is dry.
  • Cwg type climate is also known as 'Monsoon type with dry winters' type climate.

•  Koppen divided India into nine climatic regions
  • Amw - Monsoon type with the short dry winter season.
  • As - Monsoon type with the dry season in high sun period
  • Aw - Tropical Savanah type
  • BShw - Semi-arid steppe type
  • BWhw - Hot desert type
  • Cwg - Monsoon type with dry winters
  • Dfc - Cold, Humid winters type with shorter summer
  • Et - Tundra type
  • E - Polar type