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i. Name the type of climate prevailing over India.

ii. Mention any two factors responsible for it.

What is the direction of the summer monsoon? Why ?

Give geographical reasons for the following :

i. Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi.

ii. The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter.

iii. Kochi has a lesser annual range of temperature than Agra.

Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:

i. Calculate the mean annual temperature.

ii.What is the total rainfall during the monsoon season?

iii. Does the station have a maritime or a continental climate ? Give a reason for answer.

State two methods of controlling the erosion of soil caused by running water.

Mention two differences in the alluvial soil of the northern plains and the alluvial soil on the coastal plains of India.

Mention any three characteristics of black soil which makes the soil fertile.

Give geographical reasons for the following:

i. Lateretile soil is not suitable for cultivation.

ii. Red soil is red in colour.

iii. Khadar soils are prepared to Bhangar soils.

Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forest are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes.

Give two characteristics of tidal forests.