Q1. The south-west monsoon starts retreating from the Punjab plains by:
A Mid-July
B Mid-October
C Mid-September Correct
D December
Explanation
The retreat of the south-west monsoon begins from north-western India first, and the Punjab plains are among the early areas to see this withdrawal. By mid-September, the monsoon normally starts retreating from this region. Mid-July is far too early because the monsoon is still active over much of north India then. Mid-October is later than the initial withdrawal from Punjab, though retreat continues elsewhere. December belongs to the north-east monsoon season over the south-east coast, not the withdrawal from Punjab.