Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

With reference to the onset of the Indian monsoon, consider the following statements:

  1. The westerly jet stream withdraws from its position over the northern plains, south of the Himalayas.
  2. An easterly jet stream becomes established along approximately 15°N after the withdrawal of the westerly jet stream.
  3. The easterly jet stream is associated with the burst of the monsoon over India.
  4. The westerly jet stream strengthens over the northern plains immediately before the monsoon burst.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 4 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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