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Question
State two differences between the rainfalls that occur from June to September and that from December to February in North India.
Solution
Two differences between the rainfalls which occur from June to September and from
December to February in North India are:
| Rainfall from June to September | Rainfall from December to February |
| The rainfall is caused due to the South West monsoon winds. | The rainfall is caused due to the western depression. |
| The northern parts of the country receive moderate to adequate rainfall. | The northern part of the country receives low rainfall which is useful for the rabi crops. |
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