GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning monsoons in India?
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Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather.
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Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India
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Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall while summer monsoons are fairly dry
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Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In India, the monsoon is caused by differing temperature trends over the land and ocean. During the monsoon, the wind direction reverses. The gain in altitude of the clouds results in a drop in temperature, bringing about rain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Summer monsoon winds blow over warm oceans and bring rainfall to India because it carries abundant moisture. Apart from the extreme northwest, these winds cover the entire country in a month.
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