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The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by

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Correct Answer: Option B
Because of the rotation of Earth from west to east, the winds are deflected towards right in the Northern hemisphere & towards left in the Southern hemisphere. This is also known as Coriollis Effect.
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