What do you understand by the term ‘Monsoon’? – InterviewSolution

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1.	What do you understand by the term ‘Monsoon’?
Answer» The word ‘Monsoon’ is said to be derived from the Arabic word ‘Mausim’ meaning season. Monsoon winds are those seasonal or periodic winds which change their direction with the season.

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