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The southwest monsoon winds are deflected to thewhen they pass through the Equator to enter northern hemisphere due to the.

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left

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Coriolis effect

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right

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ocean currents

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Solution

The correct options are
B Coriolis effect
C right
The southwest monsoon winds blow from the Indian ocean. When the winds blow over the Equator, they are deflected to the right due to the Coriolis effect. This leads the monsoon to reach India.

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