Question

This type of monsoon wind blows over the warm oceans, gathers abundant moisture and brings widespread rainfall over India. Which of the following is being talked about here?

• A. Eastwest Monsoon winds
• B. Northwest Monsoon winds
• C. Southwest Monsoon winds
• D. Southeast Monsoon winds

Answer 1

The correct option is C Southwest Monsoon winds

The pressure difference and low-pressure zone of the monsoon trough over the Ganga plains attract the southeast trade winds from the Southern Hemisphere. These winds cross the equator and start moving towards the Indian subcontinent, entering from the southwest direction. They pick up moisture from the Indian Ocean and cause rainfall in the Indian subcontinent.