Which of the following is the primary factor in the formation of the Indian monsoon?
A. ITCZ
B. All of the above
C. Land-sea temperature contrast
D. El Niño
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indian monsoon is influenced by multiple factors, including El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the land-sea temperature contrast (which creates a thermal low over Asia), and the movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Explanation:
The dry adiabatic lapse rate is approximately 1°C per 100 meters (or 10°C per kilometer). This is the rate at which a dry parcel of air cools as it rises.
Explanation:
Rajasthan, particularly the Thar Desert region, records the highest summer temperatures in India, often exceeding 50°C, with Phalodi being one of the hottest places.
Explanation:
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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