Question

    Which statement is correct regarding the relationship between the Indian Monsoon and the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

    A The ITCZ has no impact on the Indian monsoon. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The ITCZ is a phenomenon that occurs only during winter. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The shift in the position of the ITCZ can influence the monsoon patterns in India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ITCZ is located in the IndoGangetic plains during February. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ITCZ, a belt of low pressure encircling the Earth near the equator, shifts with the seasonal movement of the sun. Its northward and southward movements are crucial in activating and regulating the Indian monsoon, significantly affecting rainfall patterns in the region.

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