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Which of the following statements about the Indian monsoon is correct?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which of the following statements about the Indian monsoon is correct?
AThe northeast monsoon brings more rainfall than the southwest monsoon.
BThe southwest monsoon is caused by high pressure over the Indian subcontinent.
CThe monsoon winds blow from land to sea during the southwest monsoon.
DThe retreating monsoon causes rainfall mainly in Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Analyze rainfall patterns of monsoons

    Southwest monsoon brings majority of rainfall; northeast monsoon brings less but important rainfall in southeast India.
  2. Step 2: Understand causes of monsoon winds

    Southwest monsoon is caused by low pressure over land, not high pressure.
  3. Step 3: Identify correct statement

    The retreating (northeast) monsoon causes rainfall mainly in Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh.
  4. Step 4: Check wind direction during southwest monsoon

    Southwest monsoon winds blow from sea to land, not land to sea.
  5. Final Answer:

    The retreating monsoon causes rainfall mainly in Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh → Option D
  6. Quick Check:

    Retreating monsoon rainfall = Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh ✅
Quick Trick: Retreating monsoon = rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing wind directions and rainfall amounts of monsoons.
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