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Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The low-pressure system during retreating monsoon shifts from Ganga Plain to Bay of Bengal.

  2. The cyclones that occur during this season never affect Myanmar.

  3. Rainfall from retreating monsoon is highest in Punjab and Haryana.

A1 only

B1 & 2

C2 & 3

DNone

Answer:

A. 1 only

Read Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false because some cyclonic storms do affect Myanmar.

  • Statement 3 is incorrect; Punjab and Haryana receive very little rainfall during this season.


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Column A

Column B

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  3. East Tamil nadu receives medium rainfall.

  4. Western Uttar Pradesh receives very high rainfall.

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