Which branch of the southwest monsoon strikes the Kerala coast first?
Correct answer: D. The Arabian Sea branch
- A. The Bay of Bengal branch
- B. The Coromandel branch
- C. The Deccan branch
- D. The Arabian Sea branch
Explanation
The Arabian Sea branch hits Kerala around 1 June, marking the monsoon's onset.
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