alleryThe southwest monsoon winds blow at an average velocity of:
A90 km per hour
B30 km per hour
C50 km per hour
D70 km per hour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 30 km per hour
1. They pick up moisture over the warm oceans.
2. They are strong winds.
3. Their average speed is 30 km per hour.
_Source: syllabus Social Science, 'Contemporary India I', Ch 4 'Climate'_
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