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Indian monsoon climatology: The south-west monsoon contributes what proportion of India’s total annual rainfall? Consider all-India average during June–September. Choose the correct share.

Q: Indian monsoon climatology: The south-west monsoon contributes what proportion of India’s total annual rainfall? Consider all-India average during June–September. Choose the correct share.

Concept/Approach On an all-India basis, the June–September SW monsoon brings roughly three-quarters of annual rainfall. Final Answer 75%

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 75%

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
On an all-India basis, the June–September SW monsoon brings roughly three-quarters of annual rainfall.

Final Answer
75%

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