UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Physiography and Climate of India

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    Consider the following statements about south-west monsoon.                                         
    1. It occurs from June to September.
    2. Its direction is north-east to south-west.
    3. It gives maximum rainfall as compared to other monsoon.
    4. It has no branch.
    Of these statement(s) is/are correct?                 

    A)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    B)  1 and 3

    C)  2, 3 and 4

    D)  2 and 4

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     It occurs from June to September. As Southwest Monsoon approaches the withdrawal phase from a particular region, certain conditions become prevalent. These include change of wind pattern, reduction in cloud cover and decrease in humidity, cessation of rain or sporadic rain, and temporary rising tendency of temperatures.


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