In June the easterly jet stream races over the southern Peninsula. What is its maximum speed?
A150 km per hour
B20 km per hour
C90 km per hour
D60 km per hour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 90 km per hour
1. The easterly jet flows over the south in June.
2. It peaks at 90 km per hour.
3. It steers tropical depressions into India.
_Source: syllabus Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 4, Climate._
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