Tick the correct answer. During the south-west monsoon period, the moisture laden winds blow from.
land to sea
sea to land
plateau to plains
none of these
A
sea to land
B
land to sea
C
none of these
D
plateau to plains
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The correct option is B sea to land
This season is marked by the onset and advance of monsoon. The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land. They carry moisture with them. When these winds strike the mountain barriers, rainfall occurs.
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