Which of the following best explains the general absence of lightning during the active phase of the...........

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Which of the following best explains the general absence of lightning during the active phase of the monsoon season?

Monsoon clouds are mainly stratiform clouds and lightening is mainly associated with convective clouds.

Monsoon clouds are mainly convective clouds and lightening is mainly associated with stratiform clouds.

Interaction of Convective and stratiform clouds negates the possibility of lightening.

None of the above

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Explanation:

• Lightning is mainly associated with convective clouds. Monsoon clouds are mainly stratiform. Therefore, lightning generally does not occur during the active phase of the monsoon season. However, the convective activity during the break spell of the monsoon may lead to the formation of convective clouds and hence the lightening. • Stratiform clouds have extensive horizontal development, as opposed to the more vertical development characteristic of convection. Stratiform clouds cover large areas but show relatively little vertical development. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.