Question

Which statement(s) is/are true about monsoon winds?

Monsoon winds are:

• A. seasonal winds that blow from sea to land
• B. seasonal winds that blow from land to sea
• C. seasonal winds that blow from southwest direction
• D. seasonal winds that blow from northwest direction

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

seasonal winds that blow from southwest direction

Monsoons dominate India's climate. They are strong winds that change direction with seasons. Seasonal winds blowing from southwest direction brings rainfall to India. Monsoon winds blow from cold regions characterised by high pressure to warm regions that are characterised by low pressure.