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What is the primary reason for the declining trend of monsoon rainfall as one moves further inland from the coast?

AIncrease in atmospheric temperature inland.

BReduction in the moisture content of the monsoon winds.

CChanges in the prevailing wind direction.

DIncreased frequency of western disturbances.

Answer:

B. Reduction in the moisture content of the monsoon winds.

Read Explanation:

  • As the monsoon winds travel inland, they gradually lose their moisture content due to precipitation, leading to a decline in rainfall


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