The climate of India has broadly been described as of which type?

  1. Dry
  2. Monsoon
  3. Arid
  4. Humid
  5. None of the Above/ More than one of Above

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Option 2 : Monsoon
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  • Indian Climate is described as the Monsoon type of climate due to seasonal reversal of winds.
  • This happens due to the differential heating of land and water bodies and pressure situations.
  • The monsoon type of climate is based on distinct season.
  • India is home to an extraordinary variety of climatic regions, ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north however, it is broadly believed to be monsoon type climate.
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