Question

Q. Which of the following best describes monsoon burst?

• A. Dryness in the rainy season
• B. Sudden onset of the monsoon
• C. Shift in the position of ITCZ (intertropical convergence zone)
• D. Movement of the monsoons from the northwest to southeast India

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sudden onset of the monsoon

Explanation:

Monsoon Burst

The rain in the southwest monsoon season begins rather abruptly. One result of the first rain is that it brings down the temperature substantially. This sudden onset of the moisture-laden winds associated with violent thunder and lightning is often termed as the “break” or “burst” of the monsoon. The monsoon may burst in the first week of June in the coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra while in the interior parts of the country, it may be delayed to the first week of July. During the bursting of monsoons, the day temperature registers a decline of 5°C to 8°C between mid-June and mid-July.