GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As per Koppen’s classification of climate which one of the following is the suitable description for north-east India including north Bengal?
A
Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw)
B
Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Aw)
C
Humid sub-tropical with dry wind (Cwg)
D
Tropical wet and dry climate (Moho Savannah, Aw)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, Humid subtropical climate with dry winter (Cwg) is the correct answer. As per Koppen’s classification of climate, Humid subtropical climate with dry winter (Cwg) is the climate of North-East India including North Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Koeppen climate classification system recognizes five major climatic types and each type is designated by a capital letter-A, B, C, D, E, and H. The seasons of dryness are indicated by the small letters: f, m, w, and s.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aw or As = tropical wet and dry or savanna climate; with the driest month having precipitation less than 60 mm (2.4 in). This type of climate found over a large area of Central India.

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