Which of the following is a major factor in the onset of the Indian monsoon?
A. The cooling of the Indian Ocean
B. The weakening of the jet stream
C. The strengthening of the polar vortex
D. The heating of the Tibetan Plateau
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The heating of the Tibetan Plateau during the pre-monsoon season plays a crucial role in the onset of the Indian monsoon by creating a large thermal low that draws in moist air from the ocean.
Explanation:
The 'Burst' of the monsoon refers to the sudden and abrupt onset of heavy rains that marks the beginning of the monsoon season after a period of pre-monsoon showers.
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