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Explain the impact of the Indian Ocean and the Himalayas on the origin of monsoons. - Geography

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Explain the impact of the Indian Ocean and the Himalayas on the origin of monsoons.

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Points: The Himalayas exert a great influence on the mechanism of monsoon and overall climate of India.
- South- West Monsoons reverse from the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayan ranges. The Himalayas mainly stop the cold winds coming from the North Gobi desert.
- Moisture-laden air
- laden winds from the Indian Ocean move towards mainland India.

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