The First Area Reached by the Summer Monsoons of South

question 29

Multiple Choice

The first area reached by the summer monsoons of South Asia are:

• A) the Western Ghats.
• B) West Bengal and Bangladesh.
• C) Darjeeling.
• D) northern Pakistan.

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Definitions:

LH

Luteinizing hormone, a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in controlling the function of ovaries in women and testes in men.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries, formed after ovulation, which secretes hormones, primarily progesterone, to maintain early pregnancy.

Sperm

Male gametes responsible for fertilizing female gametes during sexual reproduction.

Oocyte

Immature egg.