Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The summer monsoon in India is called the northeast monsoon because the winds originate from Central Asia blowing over the Himalayas and into India.
2.The heat from West Asia and dust from its deserts affect the monsoon’s circulation and variability in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The summer monsoon in India is called the southwest monsoon because the winds come from the southwest direction, blowing over the Arabian Sea and into India. These winds bring rain to the country.
Statement 2 is correct. The heat and dust from West Asia influence the monsoon’s circulation and variability in India.
Source: The Hindu
