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World Climate · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 46 of 62

World Climate: What causes the monsoon winds?

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World Climate
Subject
General Studies
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medium
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45-60 sec

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Q · World Climatemedium · 45s

What causes the monsoon winds?

TopicWorld Climate
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Monsoon winds result from differential heating between continents and oceans, causing seasonal wind reversals with associated wet and dry seasons.

Final Answer: Option B - Temperature contrast between land and ocean
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