Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviour of Indian monsoons? (a) Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from one year to another, as well as at different places (b) Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal, as well as unequal distribution of rain (c) Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years (d) Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from place to place

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Ans: (c)

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