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According to Koeppen's Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by 'Cwg' in India?
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According to Koeppen's Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by 'Cwg' in India?

A.

Monsoon with dry winter

B.

Semi-arid steppe climate

C.

Polar type

D.

Monsoon with dry summer

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Monsoon with dry winter.
 Cwg type climate is also known as 'Monsoon type with dry winters' type climate.
 This type of climate is found in most parts of the Northern Ganga Plains.
 In this type of climate, the summer temperature rises to 40°C which falls to 27°C in winter.
 Most of the rainfall occurs in summer and winter is dry.
 Koppen divided India into nine climatic regions
 Amw - Monsoon type with the short dry winter season.
 As - Monsoon type with the dry season in high sun period
 Aw - Tropical Savanah type
 BShw - Semi-arid steppe type
 BWhw - Hot desert type
 Cwg - Monsoon type with dry winters
 Dfc - Cold, Humid winters type with shorter summer
 Et - Tundra type
 E - Polar type

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