climate (geography)

What primarily determines the amount and duration of monsoon rains in India?

• The frequency of high-pressure systems

• The frequency and intensity of tropical depressions

• The wind patterns from the west

• The intensity of winter conditions

Tropical depressions during the monsoon season in India usually form at:

• The Arabian Sea

• The Indian Ocean

• The head of the Bay of Bengal

• The southern plains of India

Why is the monsoon known for its uncertainties?

• It is always accompanied by dry spells

• Its timing and intensity are highly predictable

• There is an irregular alternation of dry and wet spells

• It brings continuous rainfall with no breaks

4. The retreating or post-monsoon season generally occurs in :

• A) January-February

• March-April

• June-July

• October-November

What happens to the monsoon trough during October-November?

• It strengthens and brings more rainfall

• It becomes weaker and is replaced by a high-pressure system

• It moves towards the Bay of Bengal

• It leads to increased cyclone activity