Q. With reference to the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon in India, which of the following statements are correct?
1.The differential heating and cooling of land and water influences the onset of the Southwest Monsoon in India.
2.The monsoon advances faster in the Arabian Sea than in the Bay of Bengal.
3.The Deccan Plateau in India receives the first monsoon showers from the Southwest Monsoon.
4.It decreases with increasing distance from the sea.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 4 are correct. The differential heating and cooling of land and water create a low-pressure area over the Indian subcontinent, which attracts the moisture-laden winds from the ocean, leading to the onset of the Southwest Monsoon. The intensity of the monsoon generally decreases with increasing distance from the sea, as the moisture content in the air reduces as it moves inland.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The monsoon advances faster in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea. The Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon is generally more active and progresses more rapidly. Kerala, located on the southwestern coast of India, receives the first monsoon showers from the Southwest Monsoon.
Source: AIR
