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Q50 (NDA-II/2017) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian rainfall patterns Answer Verified

In India, maximum amount of rainfall is received from

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In India, the maximum amount of rainfall is received from the South-west Monsoon, which occurs between June and September. This seasonal wind system is considered the lifeline of the country's economy and ecology, contributing approximately 75% of India's total annual precipitation. The monsoon arrives in early June at the Kerala coast and gradually spreads across the entire country, with the windward side of the Western Ghats and the north-eastern regions receiving exceptionally heavy rainfall [1]. While other sources like the North-east Monsoon (or Retreating Monsoon) provide crucial rain to the southern peninsula, particularly Tamil Nadu, and Western Disturbances bring winter rain to the northwest, their overall contribution is significantly lower than the South-west Monsoon [3]. The average annual rainfall in India is about 125 cm, largely driven by this primary monsoon system.

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  1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: Climate > Advancing Monsoon (The Rainy Season) > p. 30
  2. [3] https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/jul/doc2025715586601.pdf
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