The season that is marked by the onset and advance of monsoon is known as __________.

Cold weather season

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Hot weather season

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The season of retreating monsoon

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South-west monsoon season

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Solution

The correct option is D South-west monsoon season
The season that is marked by the onset of monsoon is known as south-west monsoon. It is also called as rainy season. It sets in when winds blowing from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal carry moisture and hits the mountains. It lasts from June to September.

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