Question

Which among the following statements are true?

1. Kerala State gets rainfall both from South-West and North-East Monsoons.
2. South-West Monsoons starts towards the end of May and fades out by about September
3. South-West Monsoon was discovered by Hippalus, the Egyptian Pilot in 45 A.D.

• A. 3 only
• B. None of these
• C. All of these
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

• Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons.

The south-west monsoon

• The south-west monsoon starts towards the end of May or the beginning of June, heralded by thunder-storms 
• It holds till September when the rain fades out. 
• It is called Edavappathy.
• Hippalus, a Greek navigator, is credited with discovering the monsoon wind in AD 45-47.

The Northeast Monsoon

• The Northeast Monsoon arrives in mid-October. 
• It sets in by the end of December.
• It is called Thulavarsham