SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q27

What is the direction of the southeast trade winds in India during the Southwest monsoon season?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. South-westerly.

During the Southwest monsoon season in India, which typically lasts from June to September, the southeast trade winds blow in a south-westerly direction. These winds, originally moving towards the equator, are deflected westward due to the Coriolis effect.