Question

Rainfall due to the south western monsoon occurs because _________.

• A. winds blow from the Arabian sea onto the land.
• B. winds blow from the Bay of Bengal onto the land.
• C. sun rays fall directly on the region.
• D. winds strike mountain barriers.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A winds blow from the Arabian sea onto the land.
B winds blow from the Bay of Bengal onto the land.
D winds strike mountain barriers.

The south-west monsoon season is marked by the onset and advance of monsoon. The winds blow from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal towards the land. These winds carry moisture with them. Rainfall occurs when these winds strike mountain barriers.