Question

How does the jet stream impact Indian monsoon?

• A. They strengthen the Indian monsoon.
• B. They weaken the Indian monsoon.
• C. They affect the onset of the Indian monsoon.
• D. They do not affect the Indian monsoon at all.

Answer 1

The correct option is C They affect the onset of the Indian monsoon.

Jet streams impact the Indian monsoon season. If the jet stream withdraws late, then monsoon is also delayed. Thus, the timing of the withdrawal of the jet stream affects the onset of monsoon in the Indian subcontinent.