WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following types Climate in West Bengal experiences?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tropical Monsoon
  2. Semi-arid
  3. Humid
  4. Sub-tropical

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tropical Monsoon

Explanation: West Bengal experiences Tropical Wet and Dry or savanaa climate, which is classified as 'Aw'. It varies in two parts of Bengal- Tropical Savanna in southern portion and Humid sub-tropical type of climate in Northern portion. Overall West Bengal witnesses the Tropical Monsoonal climate. Around 10-15 June, the whole of West Bengal experiences the influence of South-West monsoon and heavy rainfall. The State gets its 90% of Rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon of India.