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Why do the southwest monsoon winds split on entering the land?

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Due to the shape of the Indian peninsula
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Due to the presence of the Aravalli mountain range
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Due to trans Indian Ocean affect
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Due to pressure variations on either side of the wind
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Solution

The correct option is A Due to the shape of the Indian peninsula
The southwest monsoon winds bifurcate into two branches on entering the land because of the peculiar shape of the Indian Peninsula. The two branches are Arabian Sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch.

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