Q. Consider the following statements about the Monsoonal rainfall in India:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
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B
2 and 3 only
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C
3 only
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D
1, 2 and 3
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Solution
The correct option is C
3 only 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.
Statement 3 is correct: Rainfall received from Southwest Monsoon occurs between June and September. The rains are mostly seasonal in character due to breaks in monsoon rainfall. Breaks happen when Monsoon trough moves closer to the Himalayan foothills, leading to significant declines in rainfall over most parts of the country.