Question

Mention three important features of rainfall in India.

Answer 1

Main features of the rainfall in India are:

1. There is rainfall for three months out of the year, while the remainder is largely dry. The rainy season accounts for 70% of total annual rainfall.
2. Only a minor amount of rainfall comes from sources other than the monsoon, including cyclonic and convectional rainfall.
3. Rainfall cannot be forecast due to its irregular nature. Uncertainty can lead to both floods and droughts.
4. India has an agrarian economy that relies on rains. Rainfall influences the country’s economy.