Consider the following statements about the Indian Monsoon:
[A]: India receives most of its rainfall during the advancing monsoon season.
[B]: Kerala is the first state on Indian mainland to receive rainfall during the advancing monsoon season.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement A is correct.

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Statement B is correct.

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Both Statement A and B are correct.

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Both Statement A and B are false.

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The correct option is C Both Statement A and B are correct.
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. It progresses inland in stages and covers the entire country by the middle of July. Kerala is the first state to receive rainfall during this season.

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Consider the following statements about the Indian Monsoon: [A]: India receives most of its rainfall during the advancing monsoon season. [B]: Kerala is the first state on Indian mainland to receive rainfall during the advancing monsoon season. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Indian Monsoon:
[A]: India receives most of its rainfall during the advancing monsoon season.
[B]: Kerala is the first state on Indian mainland to receive rainfall during the advancing monsoon season.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?