Which of the following statements is are correct about monsoon theory in India 1 Hailey rsquo s clas...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about monsoon theory in India?

1. Hailey’s classical theory is based on differential heating of land and water as the main driving force of the monsoon winds.

2. Jet stream theory suggests the presence of the westerly jet stream to the north of the Himalayas and the tropical easterly jet stream over the Indian peninsula during summer.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Monsoon Theory :

Hailey’s classical theory based on differential heating of land and water as the main driving force of the monsoon winds.
Thermal theory is based around theory basic high pressure and low pressure and change in direction due to ferrel’s laws
The movement of the westerly jet stream to the north of the Himalayas and the presence of the tropical easterly jet stream over the Indian peninsula during summer.
El Niño theory suggests a weak low pressure in Indian subcontinent and strong low pressure in Indian Ocean.