GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause wet and dry seasons in India?
A
Hurricanes
B
Monsoons
C
Tsunamis
D
Tornadoes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region. Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics. Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Monsoons always blow from cold to warm regions.

Detailed explanation-2: -India actually has two monsoons – the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon. The southwest monsoon, which is the main monsoon, comes in from the sea and starts making its way up India’s west coast in early June. The northeast monsoon affects India’s east coast during November and December.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete Answer: Southwest monsoon winds are responsible for bringing in rainfall in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of monsoon winds. These are the Southwest monsoon and the Northeast monsoon winds.

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