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Question

The period of southwest monsoon season in India is:

The correct answer is
June to September

Southwest Monsoon India Period

The southwest monsoon season is a vital weather phenomenon in India, bringing the majority of the country's annual rainfall, crucial for agriculture and water resources.

Understanding the Monsoon Duration

The typical period for the arrival and duration of the southwest monsoon season in India spans from June to September.

  • Arrival: The monsoon usually starts in the southern parts of India around the first week of June.
  • Withdrawal: It gradually withdraws from Northwest India by mid-September, marking the end of the season.

Evaluating Other Options

The other options represent incorrect durations:

  • July to December: This period extends too long into the post-monsoon and winter months.
  • May to September: May is generally pre-monsoon, not the main monsoon period.
  • June to November: This includes the post-monsoon season (October-November), which experiences retreating monsoon rains in some parts, but the core southwest monsoon ends by September.

Therefore, the most accurate period for the southwest monsoon season in India is June to September.

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Important Questions from Indian Climate

  1. According to Koppen's climatic classifications, the Great Northern Plains of India have which one of the following climates?

  2. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, which of the following is/are the feature/features of cloudburst? 

    1. Heavy precipitation in short period of time in a limited geographical area

    2. It occurs generally during monsoon period and triggers flash flood and landslides

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  3. Which of the following are correct with regard to Indian Monsoonal Rainfall?

    1. Largely governed by the topographical features

    2. Regional and seasonal variation in the distribution of rainfall

    3. Heavy downpour resulting in considerable runoff

    4. Beginning and end of rain is regular and on time

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List I ( Type of climate )

    List II ( State )

    A. Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)

    1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

    B. Cold Humid Winter with Short Summer (Dfc)

    2. Tamil Nadu Coast

    C. Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)

    3. Arunachal Pradesh

    D. Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)

    4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast

  5. In India, maximum amount of rainfall is received from

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