alleryRoughly what share of India's annual rainfall does the south-west monsoon supply?
AAbout 30 percent
BUnder 10 percent
COver 80 percent
DAbout 50 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Over 80 percent
Monsoon torrents bring more than 80 percent of India's yearly rain, which is why the monsoon's strength matters so much.
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