alleryWhy does the north-east monsoon bring little rain to most of India?
AIts winds blow over mountains
BIts winds are very cold
CIts winds blow from the desert
DIts winds have lost their moisture
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Its winds have lost their moisture
These winds have already lost their moisture by the time they blow out over the ocean, so most of India stays dry.
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