The risk of landslides in Assam’s hilly regions is highest during the:

The correct answer is: b) Monsoon.

The monsoon is a seasonal weather pattern that occurs in India and Southeast Asia. It is characterized by heavy rains and strong winds. The monsoon season in Assam typically lasts from June to September. During this time, the risk of landslides is highest due to the heavy rains and the weakening of the soil.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Summer is not the time of year when the risk of landslides is highest in Assam.
• Winter is not the time of year when the risk of landslides is highest in Assam.
• All seasons are not equally likely to experience landslides in Assam. The monsoon season is the time of year when the risk of landslides is highest.