Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding ITCZ:

1. ITCZ shifts northwards near Tropic of Cancer during monsoon months.
2. ITCZ attracts winds from Southern Subtropical High Pressure Belt.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> During monsoon months low pressure conditions prevail over northwest India due to high temperature. ITCZ shifts along the Ganga plain. The atmospheric pressure increases steadily southwards.This attracts winds from Southern Subtropical High Pressure Belt.