Q. Consider the following statements about the Monsoonal rainfall in India:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The start of the rains can often be considerably delayed. They can also often end sooner than normal, which can harm crops and can lead to water shortage in many areas as well.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It has a declining trend with the increase in distance from the sea. Kolkata receives 119 cm rainfall during Southwest Monsoon period, Patna 105 cm, Allahabad 76 cm, Delhi 56 cm.