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Q1Consider the following two statements: Statement I: During a break in the southwest monsoon, rainfall may decrease over the northern plains while increasing along the Himalayan foothills and in northeast India. Statement II: Such a break can occur when the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the Himalaya. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I

B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I

C Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

D Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Explanation

Both statements are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I. The northward displacement of the monsoon trough towards the Himalaya weakens rainfall over much of the plains but can concentrate rainfall near the foothills and in northeast India. A break is an intra-seasonal shift, not necessarily a season-long drought.

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