Question

What is the summer season in India?
1. December - February
2. March - May
3. June - September
4. October - November

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : March - May

The correct answer is ​March-May.

• In summer, it occurs from April to July in India.
• This season arises with the sun coming closer to the earth.
• In this season, the temperature rises in almost all the places in India.
• Generally, hot winds blow in Gujarat and Rajasthan which are called "Loo".
• Summer in India is generally considered from 15 March to 15 June.
• By this time, the Sun moves from the equator towards the Tropic of Cancer, due to which the temperature in the entire country starts increasing.
• India Meteorological Department (IMD)-
• IMD was established in the year 1875.
• It is an agency of the 'Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
• It is the premier agency related to meteorological information, weather forecasting, and seismology.