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

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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:

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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