Question

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the rainfall distribution caused by the Southwest Monsoon.

1. Coastal Kerala receives rainfall earlier than the interior regions of India.

2. Western Rajasthan receives heavy rainfall from the Arabian Sea branch.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• The first statement is correct: Coastal Kerala does receive rainfall earlier than the interior regions of India during the Southwest Monsoon. Kerala is typically one of the first states to experience monsoon rainfall in India.

• The second statement is incorrect: Western Rajasthan does NOT receive heavy rainfall from the Arabian Sea branch. In fact, Western Rajasthan is known to be one of the driest regions in India, lying in the rain shadow area. The Arabian Sea branch of the Southwest Monsoon loses most of its moisture before reaching Western Rajasthan.