Discuss the origin of Indian monsoon and explain south-west branch of Indian monsoon.

Approach of the Answer: Introduce with different models of monsoon theory. Then enumerate the types of monsoon in India and explain in detail south-westmonsoon branch.

The origin of Indian monsoon was explained by different geographers with different models and theories. But largely these theories are categorised into two groups: Classical theories and Recent theories.

(a) Classical Theories

  • Thermal Concept of Halley: According to it, the genesis of monsoon is due to the seasonal reversal of winds. The reversal occurs due to unequal heating of land and Ocean and accordingly monsoon is a gigantic scale Land and Sea Breeze.
  • Dynamic Concept of Flohn: ....
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