Question 17
EasyOriginal questionThe south-west monsoon normally sets in over which part of India first?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The south-west monsoon usually arrives over Kerala around the start of June.
From there it advances north along the west coast and north-west from the Bay of Bengal.
The India Meteorological Department declares the onset over Kerala first each year.
Worth noting
The normal onset date for Kerala is 1 June, but the declaration rests on rainfall, wind and radiation criteria rather than on the calendar.
- Concept
- Onset of the south-west monsoon
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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