Vincent M Social Science

CLIMATE What is Climate & Weather? Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variation over a large area for a long period of time (more than thirty years). Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time. The elements of weather and climate are the same. ie; temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity and precipitation. CLIMATE OF INDIA •       The climate of India is described as the ‘monsoon’ type. •       There are perceptible (noticeable) regional variations in climatic conditions within the country. •       For eg: In summer, the mercury occasionally touches 50 degree C in some parts of Raj. Desert, where as it may be around 20 degree C in Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir. •       On a winter night, temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as minus 45 degree C, where as in Tvpm may have a temperature of 22 degree C. CLIMATIC CONTROLS •       There are 6 major controls of the climate o

ELECTORAL POLITICS Assembly Election in Haryana, 1987 •       The state had been ruled by Congress party led govt since 1982. •       Chaudhary Devi Lal, then an opposition leader, led a movement called ‘Nyaya Yudh’ (Struggle for Justice) and formed a new party, Lok Dal. •       His party joined other opposition parties to form a front against the Congress in the elections. •       Devi Lal said that if his party won the elections, his govt would waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen. •       The people were unhappy with the existing govt •       They were also attracted by Devi Lal’s promise. •       So, when elections were held, they voted overwhelmingly in favour of Lok Dal and its allies. •       Lok Dal and its partners won 76 out of 90 seats in the State Assembly. •       The Congress could win only 5 seats. •       We already know what is politics, so let us study about electoral politics - •       It is a field where we elect our representa