Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in Ind...
- The southwest monsoon brings rains towards the end of summer as the high pressure built in the Indian Ocean pushes the wind masses towards the low pressure formed on land.
- It’s the temperature variation between the sea and the landmass – sea air being cooler and land being warmer – that causes the action. Also, we have to take an important factor called Temperature Gradient into consideration.
- It is the Temperature Variation Between The landmass and the surrounding sea.
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Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in Ind...
South-west monsoon in India
I. Monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first:
- The south-west monsoon is the primary rainy season in India, which lasts from June to September.
- The monsoon winds first hit the Malabar coast of Kerala, which is the southwestern coast of India.
- The western Ghats are responsible for the heavy rainfalls in the region, and the monsoon gradually advances towards the north and east of India.
II. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from the south-west monsoon:
- Rajasthan lies in the north-western part of India and is a desert state with a very low rainfall.
- The Aravalli ranges act as a barrier and prevent the south-west monsoon from entering the region. Therefore, Rajasthan does not get rainfall from the south-west monsoon.
III. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south:
- The south-west monsoon season comes to an end when the monsoon winds start retreating from the northern part of India.
- This usually happens in September, and the retreat of the monsoon is known as the withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon.
- The withdrawal is caused when the permanent wind belts start shifting southwards, and the monsoon winds lose their strength.
Therefore, all the given statements are correct, and the correct answer is option 'A'.
Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in Ind...
Monsoon does not reach Malabar coast first. Andaman islands are the first to receive it through Bay of Bengal branch of SW monsoon. Yes, on the mainland, Malabar is first to welcome it but question has been asked about India & no branch of SW monsoon is mentioned. Also only Western Rajasthan does not receive SW monsoon rains due to lying on leeward side of Aravali Hills. Answer should be C.
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