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Question
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon.
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Solution
The monsoon in India is uneven, erratic in nature and is unreliable. While it may rain well during one year, in another year, the rainfall may be scarce. Hence Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon.
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