India’s climate is referred to as “tropical monsoon” climate. Which of the following winds are responsible for causing rainfall in India?

Trade Winds

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Southwest Monsoon Winds

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Retreating Northeast Monsoon Winds

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Westerlies

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Solution

The correct option is C Retreating Northeast Monsoon Winds
In India, the rainfall is caused due to the southwest monsoon winds and the retreating northeast monsoon winds. This determines the distribution of vegetation in the country.

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Q88. Consider the following statements:

1. The climate of India is described as tropical monsoon type.

2. The North east monsoon winds blow from sea to land.

3. The south west monsoon winds blow from land to sea.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Answer the following questions briefly.

(i) What are the controls affecting the climate of India?

(ii) Why does India have a monsoon type of climate?

(iii) Which part of India does experience the highest diurnal range of temperature and why?

(iv) Which winds account for rainfall along the Malabar Coast?

(v) What are jet streams and how do they affect the climate of India?

(vi) Define monsoons. What do you understand by “break” in monsoon?

(vii) Why is the monsoon considered a unifying bond?

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