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Monsoon winds come to India from the ________ direction in the month of June.

A

South-East

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B

South-West

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North-West

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North-East

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Solution

The correct option is B South-West
Monsoon winds come to India from the South-West direction in the month of June. From the month of October, these winds change their direction and start retreating back.

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