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Abhinav J JainAIR 14· 2023

Question 14DiscussGS1GS1

Monsoon is not just a meteorological phenomenon, it gives life to nation's economy, ecology and culture. Discuss.

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Introduction

Indian monsoon is characterised by seasonal rainfall during June - October is annual geographical phenomenon connecting India western logically.

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Indian monsoon is characterised by seasonal rainfall during June - October is annual geographical phenomenon connecting India western logically.

Monsoon as meteorological phenomenon

Upward shift of inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) to 20-25°N thus causing trough to attract South west trade winds carrying water from Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal.

Further Jet shears like subtropical west Jetstream, tropical easterly Jetstream, downslip Jetstream influencing also, events like El-Nino. Contributing significantly.

Monsoon as economic phenomenon

1About 60% of agriculture is rainfed. Monsoon helps in kharif season (mostly Jun-Oct) and regulates rabi season as well.
2In India, higher kharif production leads to boost in rural demand, thus 'Monsoon' is used as economic barometer.
3Regulate rural consumer spending and high correlation with inflation. It helps in energy security by ensuring hydroelectricity generation.

Monsoon and ecology

1Promote fresh vegetation across tropical, temperate & montane forest.

Indian monsoon & Culture

8Festival like Teej, Sawan Mela in Northern India.
9Practices of making beginning of sowing season.
10local under life local Baishath, Chepy elephants, mango-shoppers having regional significance.

This Indian monsoon is truly a more than meteorological phenomenon showing their in diversity of urban India.

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Conclusion

This Indian monsoon is truly a more than meteorological phenomenon showing their in diversity of urban India.

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  • Comprehensive coverage of all dimensions
  • Good scientific explanation
  • Uses cultural examples

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Indian monsoon is characterised by seasonal rainfall during June - October is annual geographical phenomenon connecting India western logically.

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Monsoon as meteorological phenomenon

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About 60% of agriculture is rainfed.

conclusion

This Indian monsoon is truly a more than meteorological phenomenon showing their in diversity of urban India.

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Abhinav J Jain

AIR 142023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

9. World Physical Geography

Climatic phenomena

Monsoon and its significance

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