Geographical Scenarios (Madhya Pradesh)

Madhya Pradesh has a subtropical climate with three distinct seasons: winter (December to February), summer (March to May) and the rainy season (June to October). The climate of Madhya Pradesh is influenced by the Tropic of Cancer which passes through the state. During the summer months, the climate of Gwalior is dominated by the heat and the level of humidity also increases. Most of the rainfall in Madhya Pradesh is received through the southwest monsoon. Because of its location, Madhya Pradesh receives rainfall from both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal branches. The southwest monsoon holds over the country during the summer monsoon season. During this time, the country receives nearly 75% of its annual rainfall.

As per IMD, Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh receives higher rainfall during rainy season. Average rainfall of the state is 1160 mm, with the heaviest rains in the south eastern parts and decreasing towards the north-west.

As per IMD, Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh receives higher rainfall during rainy season. Average rainfall of the state is 1160 mm, with the heaviest rains in the south eastern parts and decreasing towards the north-west.

The climate of Madhya Pradesh is Monsoonal type. Here three major seasons are prevalent - Summer, Monsoon and Winter. Generally the eastern portion of Madhya Pradesh is hotter than western.

As southern part of Madhya Pradesh is closer to the equa- tor it will experience only small seasonal changes in tem- perature whereas the northern part being far away from the equator will experience maximum annual variation in tem- perature. Hence, option (c) will be correct answer.

Average temperature increases in summer in Madhya Pradesh from south to north.

The badlands of Madhya Pradesh is a result of gully erosion. Badlands has formed due to gully erosion in Ujjain, Mandsaur, Bhind, Muraina and Gwalior districts of Madhya Pradesh, Agra, Mathura, Banda, Hamirpur, Etawah and Jalaun districts of Uttar Pradesh and Kota, Bundi, Sawai, Tonk, Jhaleswar, Jaipur etc. district of Rajasthan.

Bhopal is located on five hills. It is located in the Central Part of India. This city was built by King Bhoj of Parmar dynasty and was known as Bhojpal and later Bhopal.

Satpura mountain range is located between 21°N to 23°N latitudes and 74.°30'E to 81°E longitudes. Mandala, Dindori, Balaghat, Sivani, Chhindwada, Betul, Harada, Khandwa, Khargaun and Badwani districts of Madhya Pradesh located in this range.

The Satpura region includes the Barwani hills to the west, Mahadeo Hills to the north, and the Maikal Range to the east.