Multiple choice

Which months form a period of transition from hot rainy season to dry winter conditions?

  1. September-October

  2. October-November

  3. November-December

  4. August-September

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B Correct answer
Explanation

October and November mark the transition from the southwest monsoon retreat to the onset of dry winter conditions in India. During these months, the monsoon trough weakens and shifts southward, leading to decreasing rainfall and gradually cooler temperatures across most of the country.