The term 'monsoon trough' in the Indian context refers to:
A. A line of low pressure extending from the Thar Desert to the Bay of Bengal
B. The path of cyclones
C. The jet stream
D. A line of high pressure over the Himalayas
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The monsoon trough is a region of low pressure that forms during the monsoon season, extending from the Thar Desert in the west to the Bay of Bengal in the east. It is crucial for monsoon rainfall.
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Agriculture, particularly livestock (enteric fermentation) and rice paddies, is a major source of methane emissions. Burning fossil fuels and industrial processes release CO2, while deforestation releases CO2 and reduces carbon uptake.
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Tropical cyclones weaken when they move over cold ocean waters, encounter strong wind shear, make landfall, or move into areas of high vertical wind shear, which disrupts their structure.
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The central United States, including the Midwest and Northeast, has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb) characterized by warm to hot summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation.
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