SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

Why do most parts of India receive rainfall from June to September?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Due to the South-West monsoon.

Most parts of India receive rainfall from June to September due to the South-West monsoon. 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.