RESEARCH TASK 2 ON INDIA
Climatic Seasons of India
Winter, Summer (pre-monsoon), Monsoon or rainy season, Autum (postmonsoon)
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Winter, occurring from December to March.
Summer or pre-monsoon season, lasting from April to June.
Monsoon or rainy season, lasting from July to September.
Post-monsoon or autumn season, lasting from October through
November.
On the table below, colour the calendar months according to the seasons. Colour the
seasons above, to give a key for the calendar.
Seasons of India
January
May
September
February
June
October
March
July
November
April
August
December
The Himalayas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayas
Using the hyperlink, answer the questions below.
1. The Himalayas stretch________________kms.
2. What is the name of the tallest mountain of the Himalayas?
3. It is __________ metres high above sea level.
The Ganges River
1. The Ganges River is _______________kms long.
2. What Countries Does the River Ganges flow through?
3. Why is the Ganges River important to the people of India? Give your answer in
5 sentences.
Using the map below, answer the questions to do with the languages of
India
1. Which language is the most commonly spoken?
2. How many provinces (states) is it spoken in?
New Delhi
1. Why is New Delhi important?
2. What metropolis is it situated in?
3. What date was it inaugurated (made) the new capital of India?
4. What city was capital before New Delhi?
5. What is a major problem with the air quality in New Delhi and what
has caused this?
6. What is the population of the city?
7. What percentage of the population of the city are Hindus?
8. What two languages are the main ones spoken in New Delhi?