Consider the following statements:
1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau.
2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter.
Which of these statements is/are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. Guwahati, being in the rain shadow of the Meghalaya plateau, receives only 1,717 mm of rain. About 90 % of the rain is received during the southwest summer monsoon, and June is by far the rainiest month. Shillong plateau with its southern limit marked by a 1,200-m-high scarp overlooking the Bangladesh plain receives very heavy rains.Related Questions on Climate and Weather in Indian Geography
Rainfall in India is not associated with ________
A. Orography
B. Convection
C. Cyclones
D. Anticyclones
Which part of India receives rainfall from both the South-West and North-West monsoons?
A. Tamilnadu
B. Odisha
C. Lakshadweep Islands
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
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