Question

Choose the correct option:
For a normal monsoon season in India, which among the following conditions facilitate(s) the movement of the monsoon winds from the sea to the land?
A. The Indian Ocean is slightly warmer than the adjoining water bodies.
B. The pressure on the heated Indian land is much lower than that on the Indian Ocean.

• A. Statement A is correct.
• B. Statement B is correct.
• C. Both statements A and B are true.
• D. Both statements A and B are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements A and B are true.

The Indian Ocean is slightly warmer than the adjoining oceans, and thus, the pressure is relatively low due to the warm sea. This is why the moisture laden winds near the west-Pacific ocean move to the Indian Ocean and finally to Indian mainland. The pressure on heated Indian land is much lower than that on the Indian Ocean. This facilitates the movement of monsoon winds from the sea to the Indian land without any hindrance.