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During the south west monsoon period, the moisture Iaden winds blow from

During the south west monsoon period, the moisture Iaden winds blow from Correct Answer sea to land

The correct answer is Sea to Land.

Key Points

  • India receives the bulk of its rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon season.
  • During the southwest monsoon period, the moisture Laden winds blow from sea to land.
  • Intense low-pressure formation over the Tibetan Plateau because of intense heating during the summer season; permanent high-pressure cell in the South of the Indian Ocean (East to Northeast of Madagascar in summer) is the main reason for Southwest Monsoon.
  • Southwest monsoon winds bring heavy rainfall to most parts of the country.
  • Factors influencing the onset of SW monsoons:
    •  Intense low-pressure formation over the Tibetan Plateau
    • The permanent high-pressure cell in the South of the Indian Ocean
    • Subtropical jet stream
    • African Easterly jet (Tropical easterly jet)
    • Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) 

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