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Q. With reference to the Retreating Monsoon, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q. With reference to the Retreating Monsoon, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution
The correct option is A 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Retreating Monsoon occurs during October and November.it is a period of transition from hot rainy season to dry winter.
Statement 2 is incorrect: During Retreating, Monsoon’s low pressure over the Indian plains weakens, and the monsoon retreats from the north Indian plains. During the North-East monsoon low pressure over the Northern plains is completely replaced by high pressure and the winds over the Bay of Bengal become northeasterly
Statement 3 is correct: The Coromandel coast receives heavy rainfall during Retreating Monsoon
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Retreating Monsoon occurs during October and November.it is a period of transition from hot rainy season to dry winter.
Statement 2 is incorrect: During Retreating, Monsoon’s low pressure over the Indian plains weakens, and the monsoon retreats from the north Indian plains. During the North-East monsoon low pressure over the Northern plains is completely replaced by high pressure and the winds over the Bay of Bengal become northeasterly
Statement 3 is correct: The Coromandel coast receives heavy rainfall during Retreating Monsoon
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