MCQ
Which prevents the southwest monsoon winds from escaping from India?
  • A
    The Indian deserts.
  • The Himalayas.
  • C
    Low pressure over Central Asia.
  • D
    None of these.

Answer

Correct option: B.
The Himalayas.
The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from central Asia. This enables northern India to have uniformly higher temperatures.

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