Astha JainAIR 9 · CSE 2025 · 169 wordsTheir whole copy
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Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal of wind system in Indian ocean. Indian climate is described as monsoon type of climate.
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(1) Seasonal rainfall → affect cropping cycle (eg Kharif and Rabi season).
(2) Heavy rainfall Sustaining rainfed crops (eg Rice cultivation in India, China etc)
(3) Burst and breaks → determine pattern of rain → subsequent crop productivity
(4) Heavy downpour → leads to better
availability of water for crops
(5) onset of monsoon and longer stay (june-sept) sustain crops in summer season
(6) supports wide varieties of crops → (eq) Rice, fruits, vegetables, jawar etc
(7) Wide areas coverage → Indian subcontinent, china etc
(8) Comes in breaks with short spells distributed over months → better irrigation of agricultural land
(9) Winter monsoon → brings rain in Tamil Nadu & other parts → sustain their crops
(10) Retreating monsoon → in October cause reversal of cropping pattern as well.
(11) Crop diversity → (eg) horticulture etc.
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Monsoon thus act as lifeline of Asia & farmers here.
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