Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by: [Teachers' Exam 1994] (a) differential heating of land and sea (b) cold winds of Central Asia (c) great uniformity of temperature (d) None of these

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Ans: (a)

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Description : Which winds are predominantly seasonal winds? -Do You Know?

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Description : Which winds are predominantly seasonal winds?

Last Answer : Monsoon winds

Description : Which winds are predominantly seasonal winds?

Last Answer : Monsoon winds