Question

For a normal monsoon season in India, which among the following conditions facilitates the movement of monsoon winds from the sea to the Indian land?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct. The Indian Ocean is slightly warmer than the adjoining oceans and thus the pressure is low relatively due to the warm seas. This is why the moisture-laden winds move from near the west pacific to the Indian Ocean and from there on to the lands.

Statement 2 is also correct. 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 significant diversion.