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Mechanism of Monsoon

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Which wind accounts for more rainfall in India?
Is it north east monsoon winds or sotheast monsoon winds?

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Dear Student,
Two branches of wind are responsible for rainfall in India: Konkan Branch and Bay of Bengal Branch.

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