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    Question

    Consider the following statements The South-West monsoon

    originates in India due to: 1. low pressure in the Punjab plain. 2. high pressure in areas South of India 3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current. 4. the Himalayas Which of the statements given above are correct?
    A 1 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    - The South-West monsoon winds blow towards India from the Indian Ocean. As they reach the Indian subcontinent, they are deflected towards the low-pressure area over the Punjab plains. - This low-pressure area is created by the intense heat of the summer months and the Himalayan mountain range that blocks the monsoon winds from moving towards the north.

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