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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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