Geography
Assertion (A): North-east monsoon brings less rain.
Reason (R): North east monsoon blows from sea to land.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Atmospheric Pressure & Winds
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Answer
A is true but R is false.
Explanation — North east monsoon blows from land to sea. Since these winds travel over land and not moisture-laden oceans or seas, they carry less moisture, resulting in less rainfall.
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