Question

Consider the following statements:
1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Option C - Both 1 and 2

More Information

■ The Indian Monsoon :-

• The Indian monsoon has two branches i.e. Bay of Bengal Branch and Arabian Sea branch. Both Branches proceed northward from southern parts of India. When monsoon is established both branches withdraw from northern parts towards south. Hence, duration is maximum in southern India.

• Bay of Bengal branch of monsoon enters through eastern coast and proceeds towards west. Arabian sea branch strikes windward side of western ghat and marches parallel to Aravallis thus area around Aravallis does not get much rainfall from it.

• But areas of eastern India get suffi cient rainfall from Bay of Bengal branch. Thus, rainfall decreases from east towards west.

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Answer 2

Option C - Both 1 and 2

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