In India, the monsoon lasts for ______ days from early June to mid-September.

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 02 Feb 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 100 - 120.

Key Points

Monsoons are seasonal winds that reverse their course in response to the onset of a new season.
The Arabic term for season, "mawsim," is thought to be the source of the word "monsoon."
It is maintained in the region between 20 °N and 20 °S.
It lasts for 100–120 days, starting in early June and ending in mid-September.
India receives about 80% of its annual rainfall during the monsoon season.
In India, 64% of the population makes their living from agriculture, which is reliant on the monsoon season.
Rainfall during the monsoon season replenishes reservoirs and dams, which is then utilised to produce hydroelectric power.

Additional Information

Two types of monsoon are as follows:
- The South-west monsoon is the primary rainy season in India, which starts in June and lasts till September.
  - This monsoon is caused by the differential heating of land and sea, which results in the formation of low-pressure systems over the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
- The Retreating Monsoon, also known as the North-East monsoon, brings rainfall to the southern parts of India during October and November.
  - This monsoon is caused by the withdrawal of the south-west monsoon winds and the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) keeps a close eye on the start of the monsoon season to assist farmers in scheduling their farming operations.