Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The retreating monsoon is associated with a rapid fall in temperature in North India during October.

2. This season experiences rainfall in the northwestern part of India.

3. The retreating monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the eastern coastal areas.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 1 & 3
• C. 2 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 & 3

• While North India sees a temperature fall in late October (Statement 1) and eastern coasts receive heavy rainfall (Statement 3), northwestern India (Statement 2) generally remains dry during this season.