Distribution and Variability of Rainfall

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Distribution and Variability of Rainfall: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Variability of Rainfall and Distribution of Rainfall etc.

Important Questions on Distribution and Variability of Rainfall

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Geography>Climate>Distribution and Variability of Rainfall> Q 1

The rainfall exceeds 1000 cm in parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills whereas only less than 50 cm in most of western Rajasthan and Ladakh.

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Geography>Climate>Distribution and Variability of Rainfall> Q 2

On the outline map of India, show the following:

 Areas having variability of rainfall over 50%.

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Geography>Climate>Distribution and Variability of Rainfall> Q 3

Notwithstanding the broad climatic unity, the climate of India has many regional variations. Elaborate this statement giving suitable examples.

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Geography>Climate>Distribution and Variability of Rainfall> Q 4

What is the proportion of the area of India which receives annual rainfall less than 75 cm?