INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India?
A
I, II and III
B
I and II
C
II and III
D
III and IV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India are Development of a low pressure in north-west India and Deflection of trade winds. These winds originate in the Southern Hemisphere, and are attracted towards the low pressure condition in North west India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Factors influencing the onset of SW monsoons: Intense low-pressure formation over the Tibetan Plateau. The permanent high-pressure cell in the South of the Indian Ocean. Subtropical jet stream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Above the continent, hot air rises and expands. These are the monsoon winds, which are blowing across the ocean from the southwest and bringing moist air and torrential rain to shore.

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