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What is the direction of Monsoon winds in Summer ?

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From ocean towards the land
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From land towards the ocean
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From equator towards the poles
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From poles towards the equator
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Solution

The correct option is A From ocean towards the land
Monsoon winds blow from cold to warm regions because cold air takes up more space than warm air. So, monsoons blow from the sea toward land in the summer as land is hotter and ocean is colder.

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