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    CBSE Class 6 Geography Notes

    Chapter 8 - India - Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife

    In India, the climate and vegetation vary a lot when you go from the Himalayas to the Thar desert to
    the forests of West Bengal. The climate of India is recognised in four types, winter, summer, rainy
    and monsoon. Different types of natural vegetation are dependent on different climatic conditions.
    Indian forests are home to a variety of species of animals and a large variety of reptiles,
    amphibians, mammals, birds, insects and worms, which dwell in the forest. To help students to
    develop a proper study methodology, we are providing CBSE Class 6 Geography notes for Chapter
    8 - India - climate, vegetation and wildlife.

    The major seasons recognised in India are:

    1. Cold Weather Season (Winter) December to February


    2. Hot Weather Season (Summer) March to May
    3. Southwest Monsoon Season (Rainy) June to September
    4. Season of Retreating Monsoon (Autumn) October and November

    Cold Weather Season or Winter

    During the winter season, the sun rays do not fall directly in the region. As a result, the
    temperatures are quite low in northern India.

    Hot Weather Season or Summer

    In the hot weather season sun rays more or less directly fall in this region. The temperature
    becomes very high. Hot and dry winds called loo, blow during the day.

    South-West Monsoon Season or Rainy Season

    This season is marked by the onset and advance of monsoon. The winds blow from Arabian Sea
    and Bay of Bengal towards the land. They carry moisture with them. When these winds strike the
    mountain barriers, rainfall occurs.

    Season of Retreating Monsoon or Autumn

    Winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal. This season is called the retreating
    monsoons. The southern parts of India, particularly Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh receive
    rainfall in this season.

    The climate is about the average weather condition, which has been measured over many years.
    The climate of India has broadly been described as Monsoon type.

    Monsoon is taken from the Arabic word ‘mausim’, which means seasons. Due to India’s location in
    the tropical region, most of the rain is brought by monsoon winds. Agriculture in India is dependent
    on rains. Good monsoons mean adequate rain and a bountiful crop. The climate of a place is
    affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief. Therefore, we experience
    regional differences in the climate of India.
    CBSE Class 6 Geography Notes
    Chapter 8 - India - Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife

    Natural Vegetation

    We see a variety of plant life in our surroundings like small plants called bushes and shrubs like
    cactus and flowering plants etc. Besides there are many tall trees, some with many branches and
    leaves like neem, mango or some which stand with few leaves such as palm. The grasses, shrubs
    and trees, which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called
    natural vegetation. Different types of natural vegetation are dependent on different climatic
    conditions, among which the amount of rainfall is very important. Due to varied climatic conditions,
    India has a wide range of natural vegetation.

    Why are Forests Necessary?

    Forests are very useful and perform various functions. Plants release oxygen that we breathe and
    absorb carbon dioxide. The roots of the plants bind the soil; thus, they control soil erosion. Forests
    provide us with timber for furniture, fuelwood, fodder, medicinal plants and herbs, lac, honey, gum,
    etc.

    Forests are the natural habitat of wildlife. Natural vegetation has been destroyed to a large extent
    because of the reckless cutting of trees.

    Wildlife

    Forests are home to a variety of species of animals and a large variety of reptiles, amphibians,
    mammals, birds, insects and worms which dwell in the forest. The tiger is our national animal. It is
    found in various parts of the country. Gir forest in Gujarat is the home of Asiatic lions. Elephants
    and one-horned rhinoceroses roam in the forests of Assam. Elephants are also found in Kerala and
    Karnataka. Camels and wild asses are found in the Great Indian desert and the Rann of Kuchchh
    respectively.

    The peacock is our national bird. Other common birds are parrots, pigeons, mynah, geese, bulbul
    and ducks. There are several bird sanctuaries which have been created to give birds their natural
    habitat.

    There are several hundreds of species of snakes found in India. Cobras and kraits are important
    among them. Due to the cutting of forests and hunting, several species of wildlife of India are
    declining rapidly. Many species have already become extinct. In order to protect them many
    national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves have been set up. The Government has also
    started Project Tiger and Project Elephant to protect these animals.

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