Question

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

• A. Increase in atmospheric temperature inland.
• B. Reduction in the moisture content of the monsoon winds.
• C. Changes in the prevailing wind direction.
• D. Increased frequency of western disturbances.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

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