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    Question

    Which of the following statements is/are correct about the retreating monsoon season?

    1. Clear skies

    2. Shift ing of monsoon trough southwards

    3. Rise in the diurnal range of temperature

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The retreating south-west monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. As the monsoons retreat, the monsoon trough weakens and gradually shift s southward. Consequently, the pressure gradient is low. With the retreat of the monsoons, the clouds disappear and the sky becomes clear Th e diurnal range of temperature increases due to lack of cloud cover.

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