Which of the following is a major factor for the retreat of the monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major factor for the retreat of the monsoon?
A. Cooling of the land
B. Heating of the Tibetan Plateau
C. Strengthening of the ITCZ
D. Warming of the ocean
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The retreat of the monsoon begins when the land starts to cool down (around September) and the pressure gradient reverses.

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