alleryWhich desert helps attract moisture-laden south-west monsoon winds between June and October?
ASahara Desert
BThar Desert
CGobi Desert
DKalahari Desert
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Thar Desert
The Thar Desert draws moist south-west monsoon winds in from June to October because of the low pressure over it.
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