Which prevents the southwest monsoon winds from escaping from India?

Low pressure over Central Asia

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The Indian deserts

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Tibet

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The Himalayas

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Solution

The correct option is D The Himalayas
Answer: (b) The Himalayas
Explanation:
The Himalayan mountains do not allow the South-West monsoon winds to escape from India, as they act as a barrier to the monsoon winds and also deflect the monsoon winds Westwards from Assam.

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