The monsoon season in our country is during the months (a) April to December (b) June to September (c) November to March (d) January to May

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Solution

June to September

Explanation

The Southwest Monsoon Season or the Rainy Season starts from the month of June and continues till September. This season is marked by the onset and advance of the monsoon, where the winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land. These winds carry moisture with them. When these winds strike the mountain barriers, rainfall occurs. Sometimes the rainfall occurs early and at times it is delayed),and it is unevenly distributed (Some regions receive over 200 cms of rain and suffer from floods while others receive less than 50 cms annually and experience semi-desert conditions).

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1. Kharif crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June.

2. Rabi Crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are harvested in September-October.

3. Zaid is a short season during the summer months in between the rabi and the kharif seasons.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are NOT correct?

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