Bring out the major features of the Indian monsoon and elaborate upon its causative factors. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
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Main Body
Major features of Indian monsoon:
Causative factors:
(i) Movement of ITCZ - towards north of equator, leading to low pressure area in Indian sub-continent.
(ii) Masrine High - formation of high pressure in Mascarni acting as large walker cell.
(iii) Himalayan barriers and Tibetan Plateau - acting as shield for precipitation in North India.
(iv) Ocean currents such as Somali current in aiding the process of monsoon.
(v) Influenced by disconnections such as El Nino, La-nina etc. - particle of Nino having negative influence en monsoon. Positive influence on rainfall.
Causative factors:
(i) Movement of ITCZ: towards north of equator leading to low pressure area in Indian sub-continent.
(ii) Masrine High: formation of high pressure in Mascarni acting as large walker cell.
(iii) Himalayan Barriers and Tibetan Plateau - acting as shield for precipitation in North India.
(iv) Ocean currents such as Somali current in aiding the process of monsoon.
(v) Influenced by disconnections such as El Nino, La-nina etc. - particle of Nino having negative influence en monsoon. Positive influence on rainfall.
— Dev Dudeja · AIR 152
Conclusion
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Diagram
Diagram showing Himalayan barrier and ITCZ system with monsoon branches and pressure systems
- Covers major features systematically
- Mentions both Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches
- Includes causative factors like ITCZ movement, Somali current
- References El Nino and La-nina phenomena
Dev Dudeja
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Indian Monsoon
Monsoon characteristics and causative factors
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