Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which of the following jet streams is responsible for the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from India?
Which of the following jet streams is responsible for the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from India?
medium Q6 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand jet streams and monsoon phases
Jet streams influence the onset and withdrawal of monsoon by affecting upper air circulation.Step 2: Identify jet stream causing monsoon withdrawal
The Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream shifts southward in September, causing the southwest monsoon to withdraw.Step 3: Differentiate from other jet streams
Tropical Easterly Jet Stream forms in summer and aids monsoon onset; Polar Jet Stream is unrelated to Indian monsoon withdrawal.Final Answer:
Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream → Option AQuick Check:
Monsoon withdrawal jet = Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream ✅
Quick Trick: Subtropical Westerly Jet causes monsoon withdrawal.
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing Tropical Easterly Jet as withdrawal cause.
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