Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following parts of India receives the first monsoon in summer?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Western Ghats.
- India receives rainfall from two monsoons:
- South-West Monsoon
- North-East Monsoon
Key Points
- South West Monsoon is a major one that occurs from July -September.
- The majority of Indian states receive the rainfall from this Monsoon.
- Rain hits first the state of Kerala and along with the coastal areas of Karnataka/Maharastra ( Konken coastal area).
- After it gains momentum it crosses the Western ghats and causes downpours in all other states of India.
- North-East Monsoon mostly starts at end of September.
- This monsoon wind gets obstructed by Eastern ghats and downpours at the eastern coastal area (Coramendal Cost) along with Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- The coastal area of Andra Pradesh and the majority of Tamil Nadu receives most of the rainfall from this Monsoon.
Additional Information
- In- between the area of Western and Eastern ghats called Deccan Plateau (dry area) receives very little rainfall from both Monsoons.
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