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. Sea surface temperature differences
B. All of the above
C. Land-sea temperature contrast
D. ITCZ
Answer: Option B
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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