Introduction
The Indian monsoon is characterized by seasonal reversal of winds due to differential heating of Tibetan plateau and Indian Ocean.
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Main Body
The Indian monsoon is characterized by seasonal reversal of winds due to differential heating of Tibetan plateau and Indian Ocean.
Major Features of Indian Monsoon
1Seasonal reversal of winds - Winds blow from south-west during onset to north-east during retreat
2Variability in time & space. More than 30% rain concentrated in June-August. Rainfall deserves in ground from west to east.
3Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu occurs due to retreating Monsoon
4Monsoon breaks may occur due to southern portion influence of subtropical Westerly Jet stream
Causation Factors
1Low pressure due to high heating of Tibetan plateau - It is due to norther apparent outmost of sunned shifting og ITCZ northwards (Intertropical Convergence Zone).
2Northwest shift & merging of 2nd equatorial trough with ITCZ in Tibet to create low pressure
3Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu occurs due to retreating Monsoon
4Monsoon breaks may ocean due to southern portion influence of subtropical Westerly Jet stream
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Diagram
Diagram showing south-west monsoon winds and retreating monsoon patterns with arrows indicating wind direction and geographic features.
- Clear explanation of monsoon characteristics
- Identifies key causation factors
- Mentions ITCZ and Jet stream influence
- Includes diagram
- Specific regional examples
Topper
SATTWIK SATYAKAM
AIR 1002025
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Topic
Physical Geography - Indian Monsoon
Characteristics and Formation of Indian Monsoon
Monsoon Wind Patterns and Seasonal Reversals
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