Q101 / 270 · NDA 2017 (Phase 1) · General Ability

Which of the following are correct with regard of Indian Monsoonal Rainfall? 1. Largely governed by the topographical features 2. Regional and seasonal variation in the distribution of rainfall 3. Heavy downpour resulting in considerable runoff 4. Beginning and end of rain is regular and on time Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A
    1 and 2 only
  • Correct answer
    B
    1,2 and 3
  • C
    3 and 4 only
  • D
    2, 3 and 4

Solution

Monsoon rains usually arrive on the southern tip of Kerala state around June 1 and retreat from Rajasthan by September. But this year (2019) it arrived on June 8. Thus beginning and end of rain is neither regular nor on time.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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