Question 42 of 66Geography

Consider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

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Explanation

37 words hidden ... east to west because the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon progressively loses moisture as it travels inland. This is ... 38 words hidden