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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CHSL - 04 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Famines were (1) ___________ during the period of British rule due to many reasons (2) __________ unemployment following import of machine-made goods from Britain, overexploitation of farmers and (3) _________ access to food. India suffered two very severe droughts in 1965 and 1966. India achieved (4) ___________ in food grains by the year 1976 through the implementation of the seedwater-fertiliser-led (5) ___________. The country is no longer exposed to real famines. However, lack of purchasing power continues to haunt people in some parts of the country.

Which is the first state to receive rain from the Monsoon in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kerala.

The first state to receive rain from the monsoon in India is Kerala. The southwest monsoon typically begins in early June and first hits the coastal state of Kerala, located in the southwestern part of India. The arrival of the monsoon is marked by heavy rainfall, which plays a crucial role in replenishing water resources, supporting agriculture, and influencing the climate across the country. Kerala's geographical location makes it the first to experience the monsoon rains before they spread to other parts of India.