Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (b) Southeast trades
Explanation:
The south-west monsoon winds that bring rainfall to India during the summer are actually a continuation of the southeast trade winds from the southern hemisphere.
These winds cross the equator and due to the Coriolis effect, they are deflected to the right and enter the Indian subcontinent as south-west monsoon winds.
Information Booster:
The monsoon winds are moist-laden, originating from the Indian Ocean.
The southwest monsoon typically arrives in Kerala around June 1st.
These winds are crucial for agriculture, as they account for 75% of India's annual rainfall.
The monsoon is divided into two branches: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch.
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