Multiple choice

Winds blow from sea to land and rainfall occurs. This monsoon wind is known as

  1. Southern monsoon

  2. South west monsoon

  3. South east monsoon

  4. North west monsoon

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The southwest monsoon is the name given to winds that blow from the sea (Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal) toward the land, bringing the primary rainy season to India from June to September. These moisture-laden winds are critical for agriculture and water resources across the Indian subcontinent.