Question

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviour of Indian monsoons?

• A. Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from one year to another, as well as at different places
• B. Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal, as well as unequal distribution of rain
• C. Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years
• D. Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from place to place

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years

The statement that is true with regard to the erratic behavior of Indian monsoons is the uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years.

Indian monsoon, the most prominent of the world’s monsoon systems, which primarily affects India and its surrounding water bodies. It blows from the northeast during cooler months and reverses direction to blow from the southwest during the warmest months of the year. This process brings large amounts of rainfall to the region during June and July.