Question

Monsoon winds are considered as seasonal winds. Pick the reasons from the following that justify this statement:

• A. Monsoon winds change their direction with seasons.
• B. Monsoon winds blow in one particular direction.
• C. Monsoon winds blow only during specific part of day.
• D. Monsoon occurs throughout the year.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Monsoon winds change their direction with seasons.

Seasonal winds change their direction every season. Monsoon winds in India are seasonal winds that blow from a south-west direction in India in the month of June and brings rainfall. In the month of October, the winds change their direction and this cycle repeats itself every year. Hence they are known as seasonal winds.