Geography
How would the monsoon mechanism be affected by the absence of the Great Indian Desert?
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The Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert) plays a vital role in the monsoon mechanism by heating up during summer and creating a strong low-pressure area that attracts moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds. Without it, this low pressure would be weaker, reducing monsoon rainfall in northern and northwestern India. The Thar Desert also cools quickly after summer, helping in the early withdrawal of monsoons by reversing wind patterns. Its absence could lead to irregular monsoon withdrawal and weaker rainfall, affecting agriculture and the overall climate of the region.
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