Question

Read the extract and answer the questions that follows:
Early in the season, the windward side of the Westem Ghats receives very
heavy rainfall, more than 250 cm. The Deccan Plateau and parts of Madhya
Pradesh also receive some amount of rain in spite of lying in the rain
shadow area. The maximum rainfall of this season is received in the north-
eastern part of the country. Mawsynram in the southern ranges of the Khasi
Hills receives the highest average rainfall in the world. Rainfall in the
Ganga valley decreases from the east to the west. Rajasthan and parts of
Gujarat get scanty rainfall.1) Identify the season from the above given extract
2) Mention an important phenomenon associated with this season
3) Explain why a complete reversal of wind direction takes place during
this season?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The inflow of the south-west monsoon into India brings about a total change in the weather. Early in the season, the windward side of the Western Ghats receives very heavy rainfall, more than 250 cm. The Deccan Plateau and parts of Madhya Pradesh also receive some amount of rain in spite of lying in the rain shadow area. The maximum rainfall of this season is received in the north-eastern part of the country. Mawsynram in the southern ranges of the Khasi Hills receives the highest average rainfall in the world.