Question Q6GS1GS1
What characteristics of the monsoon climate play a crucial role in sustaining agriculture in Monsoon Asia? (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Monsoon is seasonal reversal of moisture laden winds over Indian subcontinent which determines the majority of precipitation in subcontinent
19 words
Main Body
Characteristics of monsoon playing crucial role in sustaining agriculture
1Pre-monsoon showers: determining agri practices in many states
[eg] Mango showers for coffee plantation in Karnataka, for westerus
2Monsoon trough: formed after shifting of ITCZ: Strength determines planted agriculture in Gangetic plains [eg] Rice.
3Monsoon breaks: long monsoon breaks may lead to heavy irrigation cost and pest attacks [eg] Urad.
4Impact of el-Nino /la-Nina: in determining precipitation in subcontinent
5Withdrawal of moistures: Reduced rainfall in hilly region.
6Coming cyclones: North-Eastern India getting rainfall-suitable for agroforestry.
7Retreating monsoon: brings rainfall to Tamil Nadu coastal region - suitable for agriculture in southern India.
107 words8 paragraphs
Diagram
Simple diagram showing 'shifting of ITCZ' with arrow indicator
- direct linkage to agriculture
- specific regional examples (Karnataka, Gangetic plains, Tamil Nadu)
- covers multiple aspects of monsoon (pre-, main, withdrawal, retreating)
- mentions climate oscillations like El-Niño/La-Niña
Topper
Nischal Jain
AIR 119
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Monsoon climate and agriculture
Writing Stats
126
Total words
8
Paragraphs
technical and explanatory
Tone