SSC
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: -The summer monsoon is associated with heavy rainfall. It usually happens between April and September. As winter ends, warm, moist air from the southwest Indian Ocean blows toward countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The summer monsoon brings a humid climate and torrential rainfall to these areas.
Detailed explanation-2: -India receives more than 75% of its rainfall during the advancing monsoon season Southwest monsoon season. The onset of monsoon is characterised by a sudden spurt of rainfall activity.
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