Question

1. The monsoon winds give maximum rainfall to the Indian subcontinent.
2. The Indian sub-continent lies in the head of Indian Ocean.

Options

• (B) contradicts (A).

• (B) is the reason for (A).

• (A) is true but (B) is false.

• (A) and (B) are independent of each other.

Answer 1

(B) is the reason for (A).

Explanation:

Statement (A) is correct since moisture-laden monsoon winds are the predominant source of precipitation, accounting for more than 75% of total rainfall on the Indian subcontinent. Statement (B) explains the direct geographical cause of this phenomenon: India's ideal position at the head of the enormous, warm Indian Ocean generates the powerful low-pressure system and thermal contrast needed to drive these heavy, rain-bearing winds right across the landmass.