Question

In which of the following period do the monsoon winds tentatively reach Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana during a normal monsoon year?

• A. First week of May
• B. First week of June
• C. First week of August
• D. First week of July

Answer 1

Answer:

D. First week of July

• During a normal monsoon year, monsoon winds tentatively reach Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana in the first week of July.

• The typical advancement of the southwest monsoon across India sees it reaching these northwestern states around the end of June and the first week of July.

• While there can be variations in the exact dates from year to year depending on various meteorological factors, the first week of July is generally considered the tentative timeframe for the monsoon to establish itself in Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana during a normal monsoon season