MAINS 2023 · GS I · INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Why is the South-West monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has thi…

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GS Paper I 10 marks 150 words Indian Geography
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Why is the South-West monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?

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