Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the Indian summer monsoon?
A. The phase of the Arctic Oscillation
B. The strength of the North Atlantic Oscillation
C. The extent of the polar vortex
D. The shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indian summer monsoon is strongly influenced by the northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) over the Indian subcontinent, drawing in moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean.
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