Consider the following statements:

  1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
  2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • In India, the duration of the monsoon varies between the northern and southern parts due to their proximity to the sea.
  • As the rain-bearing winds pass over the western ghats, humidity and rainfall decrease in the northern part of India.
  • The southern part of India receives rainfall from both the southwest and northeast monsoons.
  • Rainfall during the monsoon season decreases as the distance from the sea increases, with varying amounts in different regions.
  • The average annual rainfall in India is 125 cm but varies greatly across different areas.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

 

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