Which of the following is a major factor in the onset of the Indian monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major factor in the onset of the Indian monsoon?
A. The strengthening of the polar vortex
B. The cooling of the Indian Ocean
C. The heating of the Tibetan Plateau
D. The weakening of the jet stream
Answer: Option C
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.

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