In India, during October-November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the ______ over the northern plains becomes weaker.

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 10 Jan 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Monsoon trough

Key Points

In India, during October-November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the Monsoon trough over the northern plains becomes weaker.
The monsoon trough is a low-pressure system that develops over the northern plains of India during the summer monsoon season, which typically lasts from June to September.
It is associated with the seasonal shift of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the movement of the sun towards the south.

Additional Information

Upper-level trough
- An upper-level trough refers to a region of relatively low atmospheric pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
- It is not specifically associated with the movement of the sun or the monsoon season in India.
Lee trough -
- A lee trough is a pressure trough that forms on the leeward side of a mountain range.
- It is not directly related to the movement of the sun or the monsoon season in India.
Inverted trough
- An inverted trough is a meteorological term that describes a region of relatively low atmospheric pressure that extends vertically into the atmosphere.
- It is not specifically associated with the movement of the sun or the monsoon season in India.