Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding advancing monsoon?

1. It arrives at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula during the first week of March
2. Around its arrival, normal rainfall increases suddenly and continues for several days

[1 mark]

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1&2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 2

In the month of June, as soon as the southern branch of the subtropical westerly jet stream withdraws from the Indian subcontinent, monsoon winds start blowing towards the Indian subcontinent. This marks the beginning of the monsoon season. It is called the advancing monsoon or the rainy season. Around its arrival, normal rainfall increases suddenly and continues
for several days. Generally, by the first week of June, monsoon arrives at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula.