Figure 2.1 - Map of India indicating the 5 climatic zones

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Figure 3.46 - Main entrance of the wada

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2.1.1 Climatic Zones in India

The diversity of India is also reflected in its climate due to the various geographical features around and within its boundaries. India is located in the tropical climatic zone, where high temperatures are the usual. Within its borders, the country is divided into five climatic zones, as indicated in Fig. 2.1, ranging from north to south and east to west. India's climatic zones are as follows:

1) Hot-dry 2) Warm-humid 3) Composite 4) Temperate 5) Cold

Figure 2.1 - Map of India indicating the 5 climatic zones

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Figure 3.46 - Main entrance of the wada

2.1.1 Climatic Zones in India

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Figure 3.46 - Main entrance of the wada

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Figure 3.27 - Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala, hamlet map

Figure 3.16 - Streets & arrangement of chettinadu residence

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