Question 154

The climate of Assam is

Answer

tropical monsoon

Why?

The correct answer is tropical monsoon . Key Points The climate of Assam is typically ‘Tropical Monsoon Rainforest Climate', with high levels of humidity and heavy rainfall . This is because the high hills of Arunachal, Manipur, and Mizoram prevent the monsoon winds from leaving the region. Important Points The Himalayas and the Eastern Hill Ranges cause the geographical increase of monsoon winds with heavy rainfall over North East India. While the plains of Assam have a tropical climate with high humidity, the hills have a sub-alpine type of climate. The climate varies slightly from region to region within the state. For example, the climate of the region covering Kamrup, Nalbari and Barpeta in west-central Assam has winters with abundant rainfall and fog. The climate of Barak Valley districts is characterized by abundant rainfall, moderate temperature and high humidity.