Question

Q.1 name the 2 branches of south- west monsoon india
Q.2 Why is monsoon considered as unifying bond

Answer 1

1. Two branches of South-west monsoon are:

• Bay of Bengal Branch
• Arabian Sea branch

2. "Monsoon as a unifying bond" can be summarised in the following points:

• Indian farmers largely depend on the monsoons for irrigation of crops.
• The monsoon type of climate in the Indian sub-continent is unique in itself.
• It characterises Indian climate.
• The monsoon decides the fate of agriculture in Indian economy and also seventy percent work force that depends on it.
• The monsoon also has socio-cultural impact in India where many festivals revolve around the reaping and harvesting of crops.