Question

Q. With reference to Indian Monsoon which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 2 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is wrong because the south west monsoon hits India in the month of June and July while the north east monsoon hits India during October and November.

Both statements 2 and 3 are correct.

• The location of ITCZ shifts north and south of the equator with the apparent movement of the Sun.
• During the month of June, the sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Cancer and the ITCZ shifts northwards.
• The southeast trade winds of the southern hemisphere cross the equator and start blowing in southwest to northeast direction under the influence of Coriolis force.
• These winds collect moisture as they travel over the warm Indian Ocean.
• In the month of July, the ITCZ shifts to 20°-25° N latitude and is located in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and the south-west monsoons blow from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The ITCZ in this position is often called the Monsoon Trough.