Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the West African monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the West African monsoon?
A. Land-sea temperature contrast
B. Sea surface temperature differences
C. ITCZ
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The West African monsoon is driven by sea surface temperature differences in the Gulf of Guinea, land-sea temperature contrast over the Sahara, and the northward migration of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

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