Multiple choice

The S.W. monsoon originated in India primarily due to

  1. low pressure over the Punjab plain
  2. high pressure in areas South of 8 degree North latitude
  3. equatorial low being filled up by descending currents
  4. the role of the Himalayas

  1. 1 and 4

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 3 and 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The S.W. monsoon (Southwest Monsoon) is primarily caused by low pressure over the Punjab plain and the Himalayas acting as a barrier to moisture-laden winds. These factors create the pressure differential that drives monsoon circulation. Option A correctly identifies factors 1 and 4.

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