What is the name of the jet stream that primarily affects the Indian monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the jet stream that primarily affects the Indian monsoon?
A. Arctic Jet Stream
B. Tropical Easterly Jet
C. Polar Jet Stream
D. Subtropical Jet Stream
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tropical Easterly Jet (TEJ) is a high-altitude jet stream over the Indian Ocean and Africa that plays a crucial role in the onset and intensity of the Indian monsoon.

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