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Mechanism of Monsoon

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Monsoon winds coming from the Southwest in India carries moisture from which ocean?

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Indian Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Solution

The correct option is A Indian Ocean
Southwest monsoon winds carries moisture from the Indian Ocean because it is situated in the Southwest direction. These winds bring majority of the rainfall to India.

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