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• Consider the following statements:1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India, the south-west monsoon is stronger than the north-east monsoon. Which of these are correct statements? [NDA 2001]
• 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 ? [CDS 2003]
• Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall? [IAS 2007]
• Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? 1. Annual rainfall is below 50 cm 2. The trees are short rooted 3. Thorny shrubs and grassland 4. Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees.
• During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from the Ganga delta to the Punjab plains. It is because:
• Rainfall from the south-west monsoon reaches:
• Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September? [Asstt Comm 2008]
• Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? [IAS 2009]
• The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are
• Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean 4. Heating of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal