From which direction do the monsoon winds bring rain to India during June–September?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. South-west
- Step 1: Intense solar heating of the Indian landmass and Tibetan plateau during summer creates an expansive low-pressure trough, drawing moisture-laden winds across the Indian Ocean.
- Step 2: Deflected northeastward across the equator by the Coriolis force, these winds enter the subcontinent from the southwest as the Southwest Monsoon, delivering the majority of India's annual precipitation.
Answer
South-west.
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