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Why is monsoon rainfall in Punjab and Haryana less than in eastern India?

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Correct answer: The Bay branch loses moisture as it moves westward

Rainfall generally decreases from the eastern part of the northern plains towards Punjab and Haryana because the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon travels westward. These winds carry moisture, but they release much of it as rain over eastern and central areas along their route. As the winds continue farther west, less moisture remains available. This creates a broad east-to-west decrease in monsoon rainfall, although local relief and other weather conditions can cause variations.

Option A is correct because it identifies the loss of moisture while the branch moves westward. The other options do not explain the pattern: agriculture does not determine the amount of rainfall, Punjab and Haryana are not in the middle of the sea, and their rain does not occur only from cyclones. The key process is the gradual depletion of moisture during the winds’ long journey inland.

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ClimateIndian MonsoonRainfall Distribution

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