With reference to the arrival of the Indian Monsoon, consider the following statements:
1. The monsoon typically arrives on the Indian mainland by the first week of June.
2. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon reaches the western coast of India before the Bay of Bengal branch.
3. The monsoon's arrival is closely associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifting northwards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3