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The Southwest Monsoon winds are known for their vagaries.
  1. True
  2. False

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True
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False
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True,
(I) the monsoon is known for its uncertainties. While it causes heavy flood in one part, it may be responsible for droughts in the other.
(ii) the rainfall is unevenly distributed across the Indian landscape. Early in the season, the windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall i.e, more than 250 cm.

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