Q- Why does India have a monsoon type of climate?
Answer- India is a large country which has monsoon type of climate. This type of climate is mostly found in south and South east Asia.
The reason behind India have a monsoon type of climate:
1. India is the only country which shares a large area with coastline.
2. Climate of India is strongly governed by the monsoon winds. Monsoon winds are confined to tropical lands between 20° North and 20° South.
3. These winds account 75% to 90% of annual rainfall from June to September month.
4. In India the Himalayas lies at North most arc of India which guides the flow of monsoon winds.