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In the south-west monsoon season, winds from _ and _ blow towards mainland India.

A

Bay of Bengal

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Arabian Sea

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South-China Sea

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Pacific Ocean

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Solution

The correct options are
A Bay of Bengal
B Arabian Sea
In south-west monsoon season, winds blow from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea towards land. These winds carry moisture with them and when they strike the mountain barriers, rainfall occurs.

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