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ABoth statement I and statement II are correct.

BStatement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect.

CStatement II is correct, while statement I is incorrect.

DNeither statement I nor statement II is correct.

Answer:

A. Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Read Explanation:

rain-bearing systems from the Bay of Bengal bring rainfall to the plains of North India, and Arabian Sea systems bring rain to the west coast of India. The monsoon approaches the landmass in two branches, the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. First originate in the Bay of Bengal causing rainfall over the plains of north India. Second is the Arabian Sea current of the southwest monsoon which brings rain to the west coast of India.

Related Questions:

Which of the following influence the climate of India?

  1. Western cyclonic disturbances

  2. Tropical cyclones

  3. Jet streams

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the modification of monsoon winds.

  1. The relief and thermal low pressure over northwest india modify the southwesterly direction of the monsoon winds.

  2. The winds are not modified after crossing the equator.

ഭൂമധ്യരേഖയ്ക്കടുത്ത് വാണിജ്യവാതങ്ങൾ കൂടിച്ചേരുന്ന ന്യൂനമർദ്ദമേഖല :

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The retreating monsoon is marked by clear skies and high daytime temperatures.

  2. The oppressive weather in early October is due to moist land and low humidity.

  3. Cyclonic depressions during this season are mostly destructive and occur in the Bay of Bengal.

മൺസൂണിൻ്റെ പിൻവാങ്ങൽ കാലം എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് :