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Which of the following conditions are correct regarding the climatic conditions of Haryana? (i) The range of rainfall in this region varied between 160- 751 mm. (ii) Western disturbances don't show any effect in Haryana. (iii) Haryana falls in the Agro Climatic Zone-VI.

Which of the following conditions are correct regarding the climatic conditions of Haryana? (i) The range of rainfall in this region varied between 160- 751 mm. (ii) Western disturbances don't show any effect in Haryana. (iii) Haryana falls in the Agro Climatic Zone-VI. Correct Answer Statement (i) and (iii)

The correct answer is Statement (i) and (iii).

  • The rainfall in Haryana occurs during the months of July–September with occasional showers during December–January.
  • The range of rainfall in this region varied between 160-751 mm.
  • Western disturbances are responsible for the showers during Dec-Jan.
    • Hence Statement (ii) is incorrect.
  • The summers are generally quite hot and winters are fairly cool.
  • The State has three distinct seasons, viz. winter (November–March), summer (April–June), and Rainy season (July–October). 
  • Haryana falls in the Agro Climatic Zone-VI, which is called Trans-Gangetic Plains Region.
  • Haryana falls in the Seismic Zones II, III & IV creating low to moderate damage risk from Earthquakes.

Notes:

  • Western Disturbances:
    • The western disturbances originate in the Mid-latitude region near the Europe and  Atlantic ocean.
    • The low pressure forms over the Mediterranean Sea and travels over Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan before entering India and it has a sufficient amount of moisture.
    • It influences the weather of the north and north-western regions in India.
    • It damages the crops in the North Indian states like Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, because they are non-seasonal rains.

 

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