Mention why does sub-continent have Tropical Monsoon climate. -SST 10th

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Due to the pressure system, which is well developed over the land and Sea and due to the presence of a large land mass, and water body. Differential heating and cooling of land and water is the chief cause of the Tropical Monsoon type of climate.

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