Which of the following factors are responsible for breaks in the monsoon? I. Origin of tropical cyclones in Bay of Bengal II. Erratic behavior of 2nd equatorial troughs III. Inadequate heating of Tibetan Plateau IV. Southern Branch of South West Tropical Jet re-establish over northern India Choose the correct options from below: Option:

Explanation

A break in monsoon refers to the brief period where the monsoon rains cease for a few days or weeks, a phenomenon commonly seen in the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by days or a week or two of dry spells while the Monsoon season is ongoing, during which there is little or no rainfall. The break in the monsoon is caused by the shifting of the monsoon trough, an area of low pressure, which leads to a reduction in rainfall over certain areas. A break in the monsoon can impact agriculture due to reduced rainfall. It can also lead to floods in certain areas where the rainfall intensifies. Statements 1,2 and 4 are correct.