WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is a strong wind that blows in one direction in the winter and another in the summer.
A
monsoon season
B
monsoon
C
tsunami
D
hurricane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Oceans winter monsoon, which lasts from October to April, is less well-known than its rainy summer equivalent. The dry winter monsoon blows from the northeast.

Detailed explanation-2: -A monsoon is a strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer. The winter monsoon brings the cold, dry air of the mountains. The summer monsoon brings warm, wet air from the Arabian Sea, which produces drenching rains. When the monsoon rains begin, many farmers celebrate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monsoon winds in India are seasonal winds that blows from south-west direction in India in the month of June and brings rainfall. In the month of October, the winds change their direction and this cycle repeats itself every year. Hence they are known as seasonal winds.

Detailed explanation-4: -During summer, low pressure develops over land and high pressure develops over the sea. So, the direction of wind will be from sea to land. The opposite will happen during winters.

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