Which of the following is the primary reason for the formation of the Indian monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the primary reason for the formation of the Indian monsoon?
A. Land-sea temperature contrast
B. El Niño
C. ITCZ shift
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indian monsoon is caused by a combination of land-sea temperature contrast, the shift of the ITCZ, and global phenomena like El Niño.
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