Previous Year Question
There is a sudden increase in normal rainfall and it continues for several days. This is called the ______ of the monsoon.
A.
End
B.
Break
C.
Burst
D.
Test
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
The sudden and vigorous onset of rainfall with the arrival of the monsoon is known as the ‘Burst of Monsoon’.
According to NCERT, rainfall during the South-West Monsoon
season begins rather abruptly. The sudden onset of moisture laden winds, often accompanied by thunder and lightning, is termed the ‘burst’ of the monsoon. In contrast, when rain stops for one or more weeks after a few days of rainfall during the South-West Monsoon season, it is known as a ‘Break in the Monsoon’.