Question

Consider the following statements:

S1: Delhi generally receives monsoon showers from Bay of Bengal Branch of Monsoon.
S2: Monsoon winds, unlike the trade winds are steady winds that are not pulsating in nature.
S3: Withdrawal of monsoon is a rapid process all over India.
S4: During winter, some amount of rainfall occurs on Tamil Nadu coast due to North-east trade winds.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 4
• B. Only 2
• C. Only 1, 2 & 4
• D. Only 2 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 4

Delhi receives rainfall mostly from the Bay of Bengal branch. Monsoon winds, unlike trade winds, are not steady winds and are pulsating in nature. Monsoon withdrawal is a gradual process in the north while it is a sudden process in southern parts of India. During winter, some parts of Tamil Nadu receives rainfall due to north east trade winds.