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The advancing monsoon winds enter India from the _________ direction.

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The advancing monsoon winds enter India from the southwest direction.

Explanation: During summers, in the months from June to September, moisture-laden winds enter the Indian subcontinent from the southwestern direction because of the low pressure created over the northwestern part of India. Hence, this advancing monsoon is often referred to as southwest monsoon.

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