Asked by dee

Why are monsoons important to the people of India?
A.
They limit the effects of desertification.
B.
They cause flash floods and can erode soil.
C.
They are an important source of water for irrigation.
D.
They cool off unbearably hot temperatures.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. They are an important source of water for irrigation.

Monsoon rains supply the majority of India's annual rainfall, replenishing rivers, reservoirs and groundwater and supporting agriculture. (While monsoons can also cause flooding and erosion, that is a negative effect, not the primary reason they are important.)